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Bennie Thompson: I rise and express strong support for the amendment of the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Hooley). It sends a strong and…

On the recordMay 18, 2005
I rise and express strong support for the amendment of the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Hooley). It sends a strong and simple message to Congress: do not raise aviation passenger fees. I strongly believe that raising fees will place an additional burden on the flying public and could weaken the economic strength of domestic commercial aviation. Mr. Chairman, I strongly support the Hooley amendment and urge my colleagues in the House to vote in favor of this important amendment.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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