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On the recordApril 14, 2016
Madam President, I so admire the managers of this bill. I really do. As a former chairman and ranking member now, I know how hard this is, but this is not a balanced request. I would just say that I have spoken on the safety of pilot fatigue so many times. I won't reiterate that here. I feel strongly that I want a vote. I know others on our side do as well. I don't think this is balanced. So, sadly, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Florida.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
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