Originally published in 1995
“I am very aware of the significant economic development responsibility shouldered by the rural airports of Texas. Aviation is to our Texas towns and cities in the 1990’s as was the railroad to the early American communities of the 1860’s; it has opened up the heartland of America to economic development.
Air transportation capabilities are a major consideration to most successful industries in search of a site to relocate or expand their operation. Communities lacking adequate aviation facilities will be passed over by entrepreneurs looking to invest capital in ways which jobs would be created.”
– Phil Gramm United States Senator