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Jerry Lewis: It is apparent to the membership that this vast area has huge potential in terms of activity that involves flight and…

On the recordJune 10, 1994
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?
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Questioning provisions related to military overflight in a bill during a congressional debate.

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