May 11, 2011
Is there anything on the drawing board that either of you, or you particularly, Mr. Babbitt, are aware of that might suggest that further noise reductions could take place?
Frank Lautenberg
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Frank Lautenberg was a prominent American businessman and politician who served as a United States Senator from New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, Lautenberg held office from 1982 to 2001 and again from 2003 until his death in 2013. He was known for his advocacy on issues related to transportation, public health, and environmental protection. Lautenberg played a key role in the passage of legislation aimed at improving safety standards in transportation and addressing public health concerns, including efforts to reduce smoking and improve air quality.
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May 11, 2011
I am pleased that we are inspired with some extra funds to do our job here, and we welcome the President's budget for the next year.
May 11, 2011
Yet, a large number of trainees are entering the air traffic controller system, particularly--with a large wave, not unexpected, of controller retirements expected soon.
May 11, 2011
You are the boss, Mr. Babbitt. You have got the orchestra in front of you and you are the conductor. Will the sounds be the same?
May 11, 2011
Thanks again for your being here and for the excellent support that you have brought to the system--being constantly on guard to rid ourselves of those occasional slips.
May 11, 2011
We see in the airports in the New York area nowhere near the number that should be there to manage the traffic flow.
May 9, 2011
It's astounding to hear your testimony and see the large percentage of those really not qualified to receive the card.
May 9, 2011
We've seen incredible changes in our marine ecology as a result of changing temperatures.
May 9, 2011
I look forward to the testimony of today's witnesses, and I will be looking for information on how we can improve the credentialing process.
May 9, 2011
We are all so proud of what our people did when they went to get Osama bin Laden, and proud of the President's decision and courage to take that kind of a chance.
May 9, 2011
According to the FBI, New Jersey is home for the most at-risk terrorist attack in the United States.
May 9, 2011
I know that when we put an embargo on striped bass years ago and so forth, the Coast Guard had some part in maintaining the rules for catches.
May 9, 2011
The fact of the matter is that there's a question that invites a view of the magnitude of the problems that are involved in having something that can be stabilized and relied upon.
May 9, 2011
We must implement common sense reform to ensure efficiency and maximize cost savings--credentialing operations should be streamlined by reducing the number of redundant offices and procedures.
May 9, 2011
New Jersey is home to the most at-risk area for a terrorist attack in the United States.
May 9, 2011
being convicted of a felony does not automatically disqualify a person from being eligible.
May 9, 2011
And I would just say that my respect for the Coast Guard continues to evolve.
May 9, 2011
We have serious concerns about the government's record, and efforts to make America's ports more secure.
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