Bill Clinton

“ Today, the United States aviation industry helps to drive our economy and provides business and recreational opportunities to our citizens that were unthinkable just a century ago. Our reliance on air transit grows each year, challenging the aviation community and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to meet new safety and operational demands.
Our air transportation system, already the safest and most efficient in the world, continues to improve. ”

“ The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963 (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 169) , has designated December 17 of each year as "Wright Brothers Day" and has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. ”