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On the recordFebruary 15, 2023
I worry--well, I especially I represent the people of Ohio, and I am very confident that the majority of Ohioans, if there is a pilot who is offended by the word wife or the word cockpit, maybe that person shouldn't be a pilot.
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J.D. Vance
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Vance expresses concern about prioritizing language over practical issues in aviation.

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