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On the recordApril 3, 2003
I do not know what the intention is of Delta and Continental who have made these recent announcements to cut off air service to so many military families which are sacrificing so much for us. I will say to them, if they are willing to reconsider what I consider their incredibly unfair decisions tonight and in the days ahead, I will be the first to applaud them for their patriotism and sense of public service during this time of war.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Addressing airline service cuts affecting military families during a time of war.

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