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John Mica

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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.

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Mar 31, 2011

I won't at this time because I have very limited time and you have lots of time left, so I won't yield. And mine is limited. And that's part of the process. Again, I was just yielded 5 minutes. So the Rules Committee sets the order of…

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Mar 31, 2011

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chairman, the legislation before us now, as the Chair has indicated, is the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011. During the discussion on the rule which brought the measure to the…

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Mar 31, 2011

Reminding everyone that we're borrowing 42 cents out of every dollar, I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Petri).

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Mar 31, 2011

Might I inquire as to how much time remains? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Florida has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from West Virginia has 2 minutes remaining.

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Mar 31, 2011

I would like to reserve my time that I acquired on behalf of the Ways and Means Committee to close and, I believe, if it's appropriate, have the Science Committee, which I think is yielded 5 minutes on each side, go forward prior to my…

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Mar 31, 2011

I yield myself as much time as I may consume. The manager's amendment is pretty simple. First of all, we have tried to accommodate as many Members as we could with their requests and include on both sides of the aisle provisions that they…

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Mar 31, 2011

To close on the manager's amendment which I have offered today, first of all, let me just say that the two objections that have been raised again by the minority--and I appreciate their concerns--as to the safety reporting, which we put in…

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Mar 31, 2011

Although I claim time in opposition, I am going to speak in support of this amendment. I have the greatest respect for the delegate Congressman from Puerto Rico, also the highest esteem for Governor Fortuno, former delegate representative…

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Mar 31, 2011

I reserve the balance of my time. Maybe the gentleman has a little response to my support for his amendment.

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Mar 31, 2011

I do not. But I was hoping to hear that the gentleman from Puerto Rico would be willing to work with me on his other amendment. And I'm sure he will. But I still will support his amendment because I'm that kind of a guy. I yield back the…

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Mar 31, 2011

I actually will support the amendment, but I wanted to give the gentlelady an additional minute to conclude if she had any remarks. As I said, we're very willing to work with her on her next amendment, and hope she would consider working…

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Mar 31, 2011

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I would like to submit these letters in support of the bill for the record, and unless the gentlelady needs more time, I am prepared to support this amendment that is pending. Air Transport Association…

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