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Sen. Wendell Ford's Statement on S.243
Mr. FORD. Mr. President, today I join my colleagues in cosponsoring a bill to reinstate the aviation ticket tax through September 29, 1997. This tax goes directly into the aviation trust fund. The tax has already expired and we cannot allow the trust fund to go broke. If that occurs, then it will be very difficult for us to continue to maintain the safety and security initiatives that are needed in order to secure and ensure the safety of our aviation system.
I do not need to remind my colleagues of the importance of aviation safety. Over the past year, we have seen too many headlines which have underscored the need for a safe and secure aviation system. I urge my colleagues to act expeditiously on this very important matter.
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