James Moran said "several things need to be clarified. This airport clearly was named in honor of George Washington, and anyone suggesting that it is only referring to Washington, D.C., should ask themselves who they think Washington, D.C. was named after; Bugs Bunny? It is obvious that George Washington is honored here. In fact, the land was owned by George Washington's adopted son. There is a lot of history. We are going to share that with Members. The main thing we need to emphasize here is this is directly contrary to Ronald Reagan's legacy. Ronald Reagan signed the legislation giving local control. Respect that local control." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 4, 1998

several things need to be clarified. This airport clearly was named in honor of George Washington, and anyone suggesting that it is only referring to Washington, D.C., should ask themselves who they think Washington, D.C. was named after; Bugs Bunny? It is obvious that George Washington is honored here. In fact, the land was owned by George Washington's adopted son. There is a lot of history. We are going to share that with Members. The main thing we need to emphasize here is this is directly contrary to Ronald Reagan's legacy. Ronald Reagan signed the legislation giving local control. Respect that local control.

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James Moran

Virginia

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the naming of an airport and its historical significance.

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