This is the most serious lapse in aviation safety at the FAA that I've seen in 23 years.
James Oberstar: “This is the most serious lapse in aviation safety at the FAA that I've seen in 23 years.”
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James Oberstar comments on the serious safety lapses at the FAA regarding Southwest Airlines.
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