On the recordJune 4, 2015
While I understand the concerns of my friend on the other side of the aisle, and I appreciate the remarks of my friend on this side, I do alert the House to the fact that I am at least speaking from precedent. I understand that all over the United States there are people who may have similar concerns. But remember, we are talking about a jurisdiction which in recent years has had no flights between 10 and 7, and now there are some airlines that have taken advantage of the fact that there are no limit on slots at Reagan National Airport. This is a community in the Nation's Capital that is metropolitan in scope. The Nation's Capital is different from many other communities. I ask the House--and I certainly appreciate the remarks concerning possible privatization of FAA--to bear in mind that it is Congress that is ultimately the arbiter of such concerns. I urge adoption of my amendment and yield back the balance of my time. {time} 0945 The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton). The amendment was rejected. Amendment Offered by Mr. Gosar
