[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 17 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                PROGRAM

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I appreciate the cooperation of Senators 
this week. This important piece of legislation is something the 
American people believe is extremely important for the Congress to not 
put itself above the law. There was a dispute as to whether we were 
above the law. After this passage, there will be no dispute whatsoever.

  I appreciate the fact that we will now move to the FAA bill, which is 
going to be completed in the form of a conference report. It is very 
hard to do. People worked extremely hard. Is it a perfect piece of 
legislation? No, it is not. But we have not had an FAA bill since 2003. 
We have had 23 temporary extensions. During this period of time the FAA 
basically shut down because we could not agree on what should move 
forward.
  I repeat, this bill is not perfect, but it is something that is 
extremely important for job creation and for making our airports safer.
  There will be a rollcall vote at 5:30 p.m. on the adoption of the FAA 
conference report.

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