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“Over 30 years ago, Airbus was founded by a European consortium of French, German, and later Spanish and British companies to compete in the large commercial aircraft industry with U.S. companies.”

Quote by Norm Dicks

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Norm Dicks is a former U.S. Representative known for his extensive experience in politics. He represented Washington's 6th Congressional District from 1979 to 2015. During his career, Dicks focused on education, defense, and environmental policies. He served in the Navy and emphasized the importance of military and national security in his political career. more

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