John Mica

Finally, we have to do something, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Ranking Member and Mr. Oberstar, as soon as we get an FAA Administrator in place, about getting airspace redesign in the New York City area.

Think outside the box; don't be limited by lease lines or contractual issues.

What is that going to do for Atlanta? It is going to bring them into better compliance with their air quality requirements.

I would like to thank you for your commitment to creating jobs in economic development in the country.

I was one of those million people who were on the Metro system in D.C. going to President Obama's inauguration.

We believe that more money for transit would help to improve the job situation and economic situation in our region.

For us to spend the money we need to have the money flow quickly and directly to CTA using a streamlined process.

Investment in transit creates jobs but also saves our region almost $800 million annually in time and fuel.

We will know where the money is, how much money has been spent, and we can identify the projects and investments that have been made.

Well, first of all, I want to associate myself with the remarks of Mr. Oberstar.

The purpose of this resolution is not to affect adversely or otherwise decrease going rates of wages paid for work.

We are getting eight and nine contractor bids per contract that we put out for bid, and those bids are coming at 25 percent below engineering estimates.

Let me just conclude by again thanking folks. Around this place it is very difficult to bring new ideas forward. I've said in the past that sometimes trying to get a new idea through Congress is like giving birth to a porcupine. I can't…

I just found out about this proposal coming up today last night, and I do pledge to work with them to try to make their intent the most effective intent, protecting the American public. And I know that is what Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite does…

I am also pleased that through his leadership, and a joint bipartisan effort, and I wrote him on December 5, and I will include this letter as part of the Record, saying while I oppose taking other measures out of the pending FAA…

Right now the Congress of the United States is at an 11 percent approval rating. And, unfortunately, the actions dealing with our veterans and military appropriations measures is going to, I think, further erode public confidence in this…

This amendment would state that it is, in fact, a sense of the House of Representatives that small business set-asides should not be excluded from any acquisitions under the General Services Administration Federal supply schedule. The…

If I may, if the gentlelady would yield, I look forward to working with you. I am delighted that your side of the aisle was willing to accept this amendment. I would like to work and move forward with you in a bipartisan effort. But in…

First, on the issue of capacity expansion process, studies have shown that improving traffic flow at more than 200 identified bottlenecks would reduce carbon emissions by as much as 77 percent. That's that single lane. On the bridge in…

I'm pleased to see we're doing something about this, but the Members should be aware of the procedure in the House of trying to change a light bulb. I tried to change one. It took filling out forms. This is to get an energy efficient one…

I truly am from a bipartisan family. When I came here some 14 years ago, we were in the minority... I saw how bipartisanship and I saw how dictatorial rule works.

Again, I do think that we have some serious consequences. Not only would this unprecedented reach back and change in policy put us in turmoil for financing the entire system, what will happen is-- this is simple math. If you are paying…

These air marshals acted appropriate and I don't want any second-guessing. I support their actions today.

I make a further point of order against the paragraph. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentleman will state his point of order.

Except for too much rigmarole, I think that we are on the same page. Again I thank you for your cooperation and your leadership, and together I think we will have a chance to open with a sensible, safe, secure plan to general aviation our…