Political Quotes

On the recordApril 5, 2017
I do not consider reducing or eliminating an entire sector of the industry to be a tolerable solution.
Said by
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Duckworth rejects the idea of eliminating regional airlines as a solution to pilot shortages.

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