This US Delegation by this visit and these discussions demonstrates to Slovakia and its people American support toward these goals.

There is an unquestionable need. It would have been a disaster if HUD had not granted the transfer and we hadn’t had the other level of governments supporting this,

Even with high fuel prices a good number of them have made money, … I’ve advocated a tough love approach.

While Slovakia did not make the first round of NATO membership, as various requirements and reforms are instituted, these actions will enhance the opportunities to join NATO.

Depending on the adoption of various reforms, Slovakia could very well be included in the next round of NATO expansion.

What we did when we did it was necessary, … We didn’t want the industry to totally collapse.

[Mica said the airlines are taking significant steps toward improving service.] They have agreed to establish a local or toll free number that a passenger can call to get information about their lost luggage, …...

David Gunn bucked that idea, so that was the straw that broke the camel’s back, … He’s a very capable operational manager, but he wasn’t willing to go along with the dramatic changes that need...

This is long overdue, … It is a sin to abuse the taxpayers the way we are doing now.

Juvenile drug abuse is a serious problem in both Volusia and Flagler counties, … These important federal resources will help provide our youth with alternatives to illegal drug use.

Right now T.S.A. is the regulator, the auditor and the operator of airport security, … That never works. It’s a total conflict of interest.

Slovakia’s joining the OECD in 1999 is totally dependent on meeting economic reforms required such as transparency and legislation that permits fair and open conduct of trade and business.

This is a great example of how the government can work with industry to make the traveler’s experience a better one,

I think this is mostly our responsibility, … but also it’s something that we might require as standard operating equipment on new, large aircraft that would be at risk.

Take down one commercial airliner in the West, and you’re looking at absolute devastation … So we’re trying to take a different approach, a proactive approach, and move this forward. We can’t afford not to.

We have the votes to pass the House,