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Frank Pallone: Mr. Speaker, it is over 40 days since the tragic events on September 11, and yet this Republican leadership in the House…

On the recordOctober 24, 2001
Mr. Speaker, it is over 40 days since the tragic events on September 11, and yet this Republican leadership in the House is still blocking legislation dealing with aviation security. 40 days later, it is unbelievable. When I go home and have my town meetings and I have to admit that to my constituents, it makes them lose faith in the system.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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Addressing the delay in aviation security legislation after the September 11 attacks.

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