On the recordJune 26, 1996
I rise in support of H.R. 3675, the transportation appropriations bill for fiscal year 1997. I would like to thank the chairman, Mr. Wolf, for shepherding this bill through the Appropriations Committee with little or no controversy. I would also like to take this opportunity to say that it has been an honor and a privilege to serve with Ron Coleman who is leaving this body at the end of this Congress. Ron epitomizes the best characteristics of public service and his leadership will be missed by us all. While this bill is imperfect, I think that the chairman has done a good job at balancing the diverse transportation needs of this country. I am particularly pleased that the committee has recognized the need to upgrade airline safety by funding additional positions at the FAA. I am also pleased that the committee has included two projects that are very important to the transportation needs of my district.
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