On the recordNovember 17, 2003
First, when Air Force One takes the President down to his ranch in Texas, guess what. Horrors, the plane lands at an airport with a contract tower. When the Vice President travels to Jackson Hole, WY, his plane lands at an airport with a contract tower. Perhaps the safety concerns that always surrounds a President and Vice President have been waived in this case. One of the most respected men in Washington is Ken Mead. He is the inspector general of the Department of Transportation. He did a study on the issue of contract towers.
Said by
Trent Lott
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