Well, probably the wisest thing in regard to this particular situation would have been to wait until next year when we reauthorize the Aviation Trust Fund. Then we could have dealt with many, many of the concerns that have been raised here on the floor not only by our side, but also by the other side. But getting back to the Oberstar amendment, first of all, we have a signed contract, a legal document, saying that we are going to a build a tower if you will staff it for us. No one was blindsided. These small airports agreed to that, beyond a shadow of a doubt. They had to sign a contract to that effect. They did so. They moved ahead, built a tower, and the Federal Government has been staffing it with contract controllers. Support the Oberstar amendment.
On the recordJune 20, 2002
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Discussing the Oberstar amendment related to the Aviation Trust Fund reauthorization.
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