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Frank Lautenberg: Aviation's importance to the country can't be overstated. Plans not only allow us to move people and goods from one…

On the recordJuly 27, 2011
Aviation's importance to the country can't be overstated. Plans not only allow us to move people and goods from one coast to another in a matter of hours; they also keep our economy moving forward.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

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Lautenberg emphasizes the critical role of aviation in the economy.

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