Political Quotes

“I stand in support of this amendment, and I respect my colleague's concerns. I have communicated thoroughly with my constituents in rural areas that would benefit from this amendment and allow the further use of rural airports without interfering with neighborhoods. It has broad support, my friend, across the communities that I represent, and I urge my colleague to reconsider and to support my amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Higgins). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 1430 Amendment No. 42 Offered by Mr. DeFazio The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 42 printed in part A of House Report 115-650. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk, No. 42. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 214, strike lines 11 through 15. Page 215, beginning on line 13, strike ``Pursuant to section 828 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 44701 note), not'' and insert ``Not''. Page 216, strike lines 1 through 5 and insert the following: (1) ICAO technical instructions.--The term ``ICAO Technical Instructions'' means the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (as amended, including any amendments adopted after the date of enactment of this Act).…”