08/07/1977
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"I believe that more competition, lower rates, higher use of airplanes, more entry into new markets, better protection for small communities all tie together in a very worthwhile pursuit."
"I am personally hopeful that we might reduce government regulation as an overall concept."
"This is a trend in the wrong direction."
"We want to have an opportunity for strengthening the free enterprise system in our country to make sure that competition exists in a fair and equitable way."