Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1284) supporting the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1284 Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States; Whereas many of the Nation's heroes have been pilots, including the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles ``Chuck'' Yeager, the Nation's astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, among others; Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could achieve their greatness; Whereas there are approximately 600,000 pilots and approximately 230,000 commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States; Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to those who fly for recreation, pleasure, and work; Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the Nation and around the world quickly and efficiently; and Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe International Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day; and (2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and…”