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Robert C. Byrd: “I believe an integral part of adequate air service is fair rates. We cannot afford to price our citizens and our…”

On the recordMay 20, 1980
I believe an integral part of adequate air service is fair rates. We cannot afford to price our citizens and our communities out of the airline market.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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May 20, 1980

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Speaking on air service and fares after airline deregulation.

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