I wish to pay compliment to the gentleman from Iowa [Mr. Lightfoot] for the long years of work that he has devoted in the field of aviation and to this issue of an independent FAA. The gentleman has been a strong voice and a consistent voice, a strong point of support, and I salute him for all his contributions to the formulation of this legislation and getting us to the point where we are today.
Recognizing Mr. Lightfoot's contributions to aviation legislation and the independent FAA.
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