On the recordFebruary 10, 1999
To counter the unfairness in Europe toward U.S. aviation, I am introducing legislation today... to ban supersonic aircraft, specifically, the Concorde, from operating in the United States.
James Oberstar: “To counter the unfairness in Europe toward U.S. aviation, I am introducing legislation today... to ban supersonic…”
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Introduction of legislation to ban Concorde flights in response to EU regulations.
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