Nick Rahall: “We must reduce our dependence on foreign oil, something which, whether it is Chairman Rahall or Ranking Member Hastings…”

I would urge my colleagues to ensure that labor remains engaged in the conversation, and that aviation programs receive robust, stable funding and to keep air traffic control in the realm of good Government, where it belongs.

At this time, it is my pleasure to yield 4 minutes to the gentlelady from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), a very powerful lady on the Committee on Appropriations, the ranking member on Energy and Water Development.

I am happy to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Hahn), a very valued member of our Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

One of my distinct pleasures in serving for 38 years in this body has been to work with the dean of the House, Mr. John Dingell. Throughout our almost four decades of serving the people of our respective districts and those of our Nation…