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Statement by AOPA President and CEO Craig Fuller on the 2012 Election

Frederick, MD – Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President and CEO Craig Fuller issued the following statement regarding the 2012 election:

“Every four years our nation focuses on the issues that confront us and the opportunities available to us as millions of Americans cast votes for individuals who seek elected office.  It is an incredibly important process and one which we at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association deeply respect.

“Today, we want to thank all who participated in this process.  And we congratulate all successful candidates on their election victories.

“To those who will serve in public office, we want you to know that our deep commitment to protecting our freedom to fly has never been stronger.  We look forward, at the earliest opportunity, to working with you to build and strengthen the general aviation community at the state and federal level.  Your constituents and our members should expect nothing less.

“As victories are celebrated and our country reflects on the meaning of this election, we must remember that the same issues affecting us the day before the election are still with us the day after.  The members of AOPA, my association colleagues, and I remain dedicated to working in a forthright and constructive way to defend our interests while making every effort to move the country and our economy forward.”

- AOPA –

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November 7, 2012