Political Quotes

“I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I am glad that we're finally getting ready to provide certainty and stability to our aviation industry and to those who depend on it for their livelihoods and safe travel. The agreement reached between the House and Senate conferees is far from perfect, and I doubt everyone got everything they wanted. But it promises to improve air travel for passengers, comfort and safety, while ensuring a more modern air traffic control system. It keeps spending flat, and it's free of earmarks, tax increases, or any increase in passenger facility charges. It provides funding for airport infrastructure projects that will spur much needed construction jobs for an industry that has been hit particularly hard by the economic downturn. This conference report represents a step in the right direction. While long overdue, in this instance, the legislative process has finally worked, and Congress stands ready to work the people's will. I ask my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of the rule and its passage along with the underlying bill and its passage. I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. {time} 0940 The previous question was ordered. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.”