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James Oberstar: I totally concur in the splendid statement of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Gejdenson). After all, Europe is where…

On the recordMarch 3, 1999
I totally concur in the splendid statement of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Gejdenson). After all, Europe is where they invented the Hanseatic League, cartels, and they know how to control markets. This is a message to Europe: ``You're not going to do it in aviation.''
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Discussing European market control in aviation during a committee meeting.

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