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Christopher Shays: “Mr. Speaker, the Senate passed a good bill. The House improved on it significantly, and I think this conference report…”

On the recordNovember 16, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the Senate passed a good bill. The House improved on it significantly, and I think this conference report makes the legislation even better. I am particularly pleased that a time limit for inspection of all luggage... has been further strengthened so all luggage will be screened by the end of the year 2002 or sooner. Congratulations to... many others on both sides of the aisle. Because of them and others in this House, the process worked well and landmark legislation will be passed. Airline passengers want their government to do everything in its power to ensure their safety when flying. This legislation brings us a giant step closer to achieving that goal. I am proud of this House and proud to be part of this process.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut
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Discussing the improvements made to airline safety legislation in the House.

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