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On the recordSeptember 23, 1998
I admire the tenacity and commitment to aviation of the Senator. Also, I have had the privilege of personally experiencing his piloting skills while being with him in the great State of Oklahoma. Although I must admit that my willingness to ride in an airplane with him while he was at the controls had more to do with my conviction that because of my colorful history associated with aviation having long ago convinced me I was not intended to die in an airplane, as I watched my dear friend from Oklahoma fly into what one would describe as 'threatening weather' with intrepid courage and skill, I have grown to appreciate him even more. I don't agree with the amendment of the Senator, but I do believe and I am convinced we can work out something which will be agreeable, because the Senator from Oklahoma does identify a problem.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan
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Discussing an amendment related to aviation during Senate floor debate.

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