Political Quotes

“we owe the American people the most safe and secure air system in the world. We owe them a fair debate. This debate has been focused on the current system, but the Young-Mica bill rejects the current system. Under the current system, responsibility for security is with airlines and private contractors. Under the Young-Mica bill, it is with the Federal Government. Under the current system, training is with the airlines and private contractors. Under the Young-Mica bill, it must be done by the Federal Government. Under the current system, the testing of the competency of screeners probably is not done at all; but when it is done, it is done by the airlines and private contractors. The Young-Mica bill rejects that, and testing must be done by the Federal Government. The current system says compensation is set by the airlines and the private contractors. Under the Young-Mica bill, it is set by the Federal Government. Under the current system, the power to fire or discipline employees rests with the airlines and private contractors. Under the Young-Mica bill, that is rejected. Any Member who debates this issue based on the current system is making a tragic mistake. The Young-Mica bill replaces that. Mr. Chairman, I have the greatest respect for the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Oberstar), but the substitute is not his. The substitute is the Senate bill identically; and, although sincere, it is flawed.…”