Originally Posted by
ewrbasedpilot
Why thank Prater? The illustrious POTUS was the guy who ramrodded this down our throats, and in record speed too.
Just wanted to clarify some facts here as someone who had a front row seat to the Age 65 legislation.
Many bills had been proposed in Congress then languished over the years. Once ICAO went to a 65 standard it was fait accompli. Congress then swiftly passed the bill. Once Congress passed the bill, it was hand delivered to GW Bush the same day for immediate signing, in order to prevent a few more days of 60 year old forced retirements. GW Bush had nothing to do with Age 65 other than signing the bill presented to him by Congress.
Don't blame Bush, the culprits were in Congress.