Rep. Corrine Brown: “I rise in support of H.R. 2036, the Aviation Insurance Reauthorization Act of 1997. First of all, I wish to congratulate…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 2036, the Aviation Insurance Reauthorization Act of 1997. First of all, I wish to congratulate the gentleman from Tennessee [Mr. Duncan], subcommittee chairperson; and the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Lipinski], the ranking member; as well as the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Shuster], the chairman; and the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Oberstar], the ranking member, for their work on this legislation. It is a good bill and deserves the support of all. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2036 reauthorizes the important War Risk Insurance Program until December 31, 1998. It also contains provisions intended to ensure that the program runs more smoothly the next time it is utilized. It is important that carrier concerns are addressed to the greatest extent possible in order to encourage continued carrier participation in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. The need for a vibrant CRAF Program was evidenced in 1990, during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations.”