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Byron Dorgan: “I think they have evaluated that for a long period of time and have not been able to come to that conclusion. I don't…”

On the recordJune 12, 2003
I think they have evaluated that for a long period of time and have not been able to come to that conclusion. I don't think even those of us who would agree with your amendment believe there is a magic number here. I am not qualified to set the number. I am not suggesting that it is ever appropriate to increase the age limit. I would prefer someone with the capabilities of the FAA to evaluate the medical histories to be able to do that.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the evaluation of proficiency tests and age limits in relation to FAA regulations.

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