The FAA, citing lack of funding and resources, has over the years delegated increasing authority to Boeing to take on more of the work of certifying the safety of its own airplanes.
Funny, I've never heard the FDA make a statement like that. If it takes longer to certify a new pharmaceutical because of lack of resources, so be it. It needs to take longer.
Instead of applying pressure on the FAA to cut corners, Boeing and Airbus should lobby Congress to increase FAA funding.
How does it work in other countries?