WRIGHT AMENDMENT REFORM ACT OF 2006 -- (House of Representatives - September 29, 2006)
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Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank the House Transportation Committee for their work on this bill and the leadership of Chairman Don Young, Ranking Member Oberstar and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Mica.
Also, I want to thank the Speaker and Majority Leader for working so hard to get this bill done and on the floor.
All of the Texas delegation, including our two Senators, have played a part in making this bill possible; and the five stakeholders, the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, American and Southwest Airlines and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, have all come together in really an unprecedented way to forge an agreement and get this issue behind us.
The Mayors of Fort Worth and Dallas and community leaders met from both cities for months putting this agreement together, and they deserve much credit. Everyone gave up something for the better good, and then they gave their product to us to put into law, as is required for this to work.
Having worked and struggled with this issue for 15 years, first as Mayor and then as Congresswoman, I am more than ready to move on to something else and proudly support this legislation and urge a yes vote for its passage.
I also extend to Mr. Conyers an invitation to come to Fort Worth. You will love it, and they will love you for helping with this bill.
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