It is apparent to the membership that this vast area has huge potential in terms of activity that involves flight and overflight, very important to the military. This is territory where the stealth airplanes fly, for example. What kinds of provisions does the gentleman have in this bill limiting overflight in terms of military activity?
Jerry Lewis: “It is apparent to the membership that this vast area has huge potential in terms of activity that involves flight and…”
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Questioning provisions related to military overflight in a bill during a congressional debate.
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