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On the recordJune 7, 2017
Do you think the standards are appropriate for commercial balloon pilots? And what can be done to better protect the flying public?
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cruz questions the adequacy of safety standards for commercial balloon pilots after a tragic accident.

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