Political Quotes

James Oberstar: “The European Community has proposed regulations that would discriminate against U.S. aircraft and airlines by banning…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 1999
The European Community has proposed regulations that would discriminate against U.S. aircraft and airlines by banning certain aircraft for allegedly creating excessive noise, while not banning European aircraft that are noisier.
Said by
James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota
Source
congress.gov
Feb 10, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Discussion on EU regulations affecting U.S. aviation and proposed legislation to counteract discrimination.

Share

More from James Oberstar

Nov 18, 2019

The diverse water resources challenges throughout the United States are often studied, planned, and managed in individual 'silos,' independently of other water areas and projects.

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2010

Again, the acquisition of replacement land is available and authorized under OPA 90. What this amendment does is clarify that in that replacement you can replace that part of the ecosystem that has been irresponsibly damaged with better…

govinfo.gov
Sep 20, 2010

The Highway Trust Fund, based chiefly on the gasoline tax, will never again be adequate to fund even ongoing maintenance of our roads and bridges.

congress.gov
Sep 20, 2010

But we all also recognize that the potential cost of meeting these needs is immense.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation