[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 20, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND DALLAS LOVE FIELD AIRPORT

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Southwest Airlines and Dallas Love Field Airport as they celebrate the 
unveiling of the new terminal and long-overdue repeal of the Wright 
Amendment. This long-awaited milestone goes to show that freedom and 
free enterprise go hand in hand.
  You know, when we first introduced legislation to repeal the Wright 
Amendment back in 2005, people said it couldn't be done. When 
government gets out of the way and allows free enterprise to unleash 
its full potential, businesses expand, create jobs--and in this case 
soon will offer the people of Dallas and visitors a world-class 
airport. Passengers pay lower fares and fly nonstop to more 
destinations across the country. Clearly, when you've got freedom on 
your side, you're bound to win.
  Thank you for your commitment to our community, and congratulations 
Southwest Airlines and Dallas Love Field.
  God bless you, and God bless America.

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