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Henry Hyde: “I must say, it is an issue that has troubled me. I accumulate them, and there is a concern, because they are acquired by…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
I must say, it is an issue that has troubled me. I accumulate them, and there is a concern, because they are acquired by flying with Government-paid airfare. However, in 20 years here, I have noticed that this job, this work, creates an awful strain on the family. Sometimes Members like to have their spouses fly with them to see what they are doing and where they work. Sometimes the children like to fly with them. We are trying to establish a family-friendly place. I must say, Mr. Speaker, I am torn about the uses of these frequent fliers miles. If it can keep a family sharing the work that is done, the issues, the responsibilities, I do not think it is all a bad thing.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois
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Discussing the implications of frequent flyer miles for Members of Congress and their families.

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