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James Oberstar: “I am very familiar with the risk in the air. I have spent 25 years working on it.”

On the recordMay 13, 2009
I am very familiar with the risk in the air. I have spent 25 years working on it.
Said by
James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Oberstar emphasizes his extensive experience with air transport risks.

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