A4A commends Senate confirmation of Gil Kerlikowske.
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A4A issued statement commending U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Gil Kerlikowske to serve as next Customs and Border Protection Commissioner. According to A4A President and CEO, Nicholas E. Calio, A4A looks forward to building on longstanding partnership with CBP under his leadership. As key drivers of jobs and the economy, airlines share Commissioner Kerlikowske’s commitment to enabling further efficiencies to facilitate movement of people and goods at U.S. gateways.
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A4A Commends Senate Confirmation of CBP Nominee Gil Kerlikowske
WASHINGTON, – Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, issued the following statement commending the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Gil Kerlikowske to serve as the next Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner.
“A4A congratulates Commissioner Kerlikowske on his confirmation, and we look forward to building on our longstanding partnership with CBP under his leadership,” said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. “As key drivers of jobs and the economy, airlines share Commissioner Kerlikowske’s commitment to enabling further efficiencies to facilitate the movement of people and goods at U.S. gateways.”
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