We also plan on holding a hearing on that issue in June, and we will examine that issue as well.

I thought we won that war.

We received tremendous support from across the political spectrum.

I am proud to report to you today that California is the first state in the nation to make it possible for every public elementary and middle school to provide a comprehensive after school program.

Ronald Reagan so eloquently told us, America is the Shining City on the Hill--Welcoming all who enter to follow their dreams.

America is the shining city on the hill. Welcome all who enter to follow their dreams.

Hundreds of elected officials endorsed our initiative, including Republicans such as former Governor and United States Senator Pete Wilson and Senate Republican Leader Jim Brulte.

I am proud to report to you today that California is the first State in the Nation to make it possible for every public elementary and middle school to provide a comprehensive after-school program.

We received tremendous support from across the political spectrum.

I would urge it. I have got an issue I will submit to you for the record of short line railroads.

I want to focus my comments on two areas. One is on the aviation industry itself.

This bill would create a national office to coordinate aviation and aerospace research activities within the U.S. Government and encouraging public-private cooperation.

Additionally, an issue that should be of importance to all of us in the room is the future of 'short line' local freight railroads.

They are needing research money to develop the next wave of products.

This has been an industry that has been decimated in recent times.

I would like to thank you for holding this hearing today and inviting The Honorable Secretary Mineta to testify before us.

I would like to highlight a bill I recently introduced with Senator Hollings, S.788, the Second Century of Flight Act.

We should be taking trade actions against Airbus.