Not only is it appropriate for Official Business, the aircraft is a symbol of our nation, Aermica's might, our Presidency, and our foreign policy.
The 89th Airlift Wing supports over Distinguished Visitors in a variety of super aircraft.
I flew DV airlift in the C-21 in Europe, which is small LearJet 35. I had Senators, Congressman, Admirals, Generals, etc as passengers. Most of them were wonderful people.
There is an Aircraft (the C-32) that Pelosi coveted. It is in the inventory to support a large contingent of DVs, their staff, and the press on official travel (as is Air Force One and AF 2).
This is the aircraft she lusted after.
What the Pentagon told the Washington Times was that Pelosi wanted exclusive rights and priviledges to this aircraft - essentially taking it out of the inventory for her use, her staff, and her family.
That is unprecendented and violates many regulations and policy statutes.
It was a selfish and power mad move. She tried to itimidate the White House and the Defense Dept into giving her the aircraft one Congressman dubbed Pelois One.
I expect she will go ballistic over this. She wants to be Queen.
