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James Oberstar: “I would be vigorously opposed to any attempt to address the matter in the context of this bill, and I hope the gentleman…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 1999
I would be vigorously opposed to any attempt to address the matter in the context of this bill, and I hope the gentleman will support the legislation with that understanding. Certainly the issue of slots at the slot-controlled airports deserves far more extensive consideration than could possibly be given in the context of a short-term extension bill, and I know that the chairman shares that concern. We are not about to let this legislation be sidetracked by an issue of this magnitude, and I urge the gentleman to support our legislation.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota
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Discussing the complexity of slot issues at airports during a legislative debate.

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