Political Quotes

“I rise today to note my opposition to the effort to overshadow the name of our first President, which graces the airport that serves as the gateway to the city bearing his name. Washington National Airport is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the birthplace of George Washington. It lies adjacent to the city of Alexandria, the hometown of George Washington. The people of Alexandria are proud to live in George Washington's city and have asked this Congress not to displace Washington's name on the airport. In fact, the original airport terminal, whose facade reflects the design of Mount Vernon's portico, was preserved when the airport was recently renovated. The people of Arlington County, the local municipality that surrounds Washington National Airport, have expressed their strong opposition as well. The Greater Washington Board of Trade, as well as local businesses that would be harmed by this bill, oppose the legislation that has been offered.”