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Don Young is a Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 1973 until his passing in 2022. He was the longest-serving member of Congress in Alaska's history and was known for his strong advocacy for Alaskan interests, particularly in areas such as resource development and indigenous rights. Young was a prominent figure in various legislative efforts, including those related to transportation and infrastructure in Alaska. Throughout his tenure, he was recognized for his direct and often colorful communication style, which resonated with many constituents.
I cannot specifically answer the gentleman's question at this time. It is my intent to make sure the vessels, whatever vessels operate in these waters, will be under Coast Guard jurisdiction, and I think that is what the intent of this is…
I will say this: I learned one thing. I will never let a cow out in the pasture without a halter again. This thing sort of got away from me a little bit, but it is still a good bill. It is a bill that should be done; it should be passed…
I am just concerned that the way it is written it precludes what we made an agreement to. If I can be assured later on we will discuss it as time goes by.
Because the gentleman referred to the 9th Circuit, it was overturned, because that is a bunch of liberal left- wingers anyway. It was overturned because they were wrong. Everybody knows that.
I do believe we need a budget, and he has a tremendous task in front of him. He has done all he could for my area of transportation, and I urge support for this resolution.
I can only say, Members may not know that George is a person that can speak three different languages. He served in the military with honor as an officer. He has probably the greatest knowledge of anybody I have ever met. To have George…
If my good friend will yield, I can suggest to her respectfully, under the bill they have to have the training; and I would rather have my pilot be armed and defend that cockpit as against an F-16 to be shot down. That is the whole intent…
As the sponsor of the original bill for allowing the pilots to be armed in the cockpit, this is neither a mandate to disrupt schedules nor a requirement that either the Federal Government or air carrier compensate any crew member for these…
I do not do this lightly. In my period of time being in the majority, I have never rose opposing a rule, so this is a very serious moment for me. I want my side to understand why I am doing this and this side to understand also why I am…
I rise in support of the Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2001, H.R. 2546, as amended by the Senate. This legislation has been under consideration for more than 3 years now, and I am glad that we have been able to find a fair and…
What is fact? The fact is we are going to spend money at $31 billion which we did not have prior to this until August if we work under a continuing resolution. We are not going to work under a continuing resolution, and the gentleman knows…
Absolutely. I heard and I agree if we were working under a continuing resolution that would happen, and by August we would not be able to spend the money at $31 billion; but that is not going to happen.
I want to compliment the staff on the minority side but I also, because I pay their bills, would like to compliment Graham Hill, especially, for his work and his outstanding dedication and perseverance; Levon Boyagian, who has been with me…
I think there are different alternatives. I think it can be done a different way. I am not convinced that this is the perfect way of doing it, as I mentioned to you. As long as, in fact, I have the opportunity to see a different way, I am…
There are two reasons. One is I am not terribly fond of what originally this Congress did about the Florida Everglades. This is one of the largest pits we have ever created as far as dollars and expenditures. And we have some difference of…
We have to address that issue, maybe not in this legislation; I will be honest with the gentleman on that, I am not sure this will do it. But I am saying somewhere along the line we have to solve this problem. Create a grand master, make…
I would just like to ask my colleagues to think a moment. Do we really think that 9-11 would have happened if our pilots had been armed as they should have been armed, as they were armed in 1984? Do we think that those terrorists would…
I do believe this is, in fact, a stimulus package. It is not as large as we would like to have it. ... I am extremely pleased that 317 Members of this Congress decided in this case that it was more important to, in fact, restore the…
This is the language negotiated with the Senate side. It is not everything I wanted. I had 60,000 pilots sign a petition asking for permission to carry a weapon on board with proper training. I supported that. I talked about that in…
This is especially for a point of clarification. The gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Oberstar) was asked a question about section 108, and the implication was that only passengers and bags would be screened. Section 108 in the gentleman's…
There are no provisions in this bill that prevent the FAA from taking up the idea of separate entrances for pilots in airliners. That idea could be a solution to some of our air security problems, and deserves serious consideration and…
I too am greatly concerned about this issue of potential unlimited liability for the air transport industry. It is always my intent to ensure adequate liability and protection for all transport elements such as aircraft manufacturers and…
General aviation is of vital importance to our Nation's economy. In my home State of Alaska, general aviation aircraft are the only pipeline bringing supplies to those living in remote areas, and we are experiencing our small communities…
I gave you an answer. I agree with your language. We support your language. We talked about this today. The gentleman from Florida knows me. I have never backed out on my word. I may take your money, but I will do it up front. I am not…
By the time we go to conference, if our airlines are not flying, it does not mean anything. By the time we go to conference, we will know whether this system works. That is what I am suggesting. This is an emergency. My friends, this is…
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