Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I have directed the FAA to reopen the comment period for 90 days... There will be a full public meeting."

Source: Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, announcing to a packed house at AOPA Expo 2005 that Washington is listening (at least a little) to the voice of the general aviation community on the multitude of issues surrounding the Washington D.C. ADIZ. Mineta announced the comment period on the ADIZ will be reopened for another 90 days, allowing aircraft owners to weigh in with the FAA. The announcement drew cheers from the crowd, as did word a public meeting -- not to be represented just by Transportation agencies such as FAA, but also including security agencies -- will be held on the matter.

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