[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 48 (Wednesday, April 20, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H2155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 F/A-22

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the F/A-22 
Raptor, one of the most important weapons the Air Force has in its 
fight to protect our country.
  On Friday the Pentagon approved the F/A-22 for full-rate production. 
I am glad the Pentagon is recognizing what we have known all along: the 
Raptor is a superior and essential weapon for our Air Force.
  It is our duty in Congress to ensure the safety of every American, 
and fully funding the F/A-22 goes a long way toward that end. Our 
bloated and bureaucratic government offers many opportunities to reduce 
spending and balance the budget. But our Nation's defense is not the 
place to cut funds. The F/A-22 will let the United States military 
continue dominating our adversaries.
  To prepare for tomorrow's threats, we need to fund these planes 
today. Mr. Speaker, I ask the Members to join me in supporting the F/A-
22 program.

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