Tom Rice: “if we sacrifice safety in American aviation, then we won't be competitive in that area very long”

I would respond to the comments of my friend, the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee when he said that he voted in favor of the bill when Hank Paulson came over and said it is something we needed to do, as opposed to this bill, which…

I appreciate the opportunity to share my WRDA 2020 priorities with you.

Oh, I thought you could take it off when you are speaking. I am sorry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman may proceed.

I thank the gentlewoman from the First District of South Carolina for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 264. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will suspend. Will the gentleman put on his mask, please.