WASHINGTON, DC, July 23, 2004 – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Admiral David M. Stone as Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration.

"We are very pleased that Admiral Stone has been confirmed,” said GAMA President and CEO, Ed Bolen. “We have worked closely with Admiral Stone in his previous TSA positions as Acting Administrator and Deputy Chief of Staff, and we look forward to continuing our working relationship with him. He has made stakeholder relations and outreach a priority at TSA, and I know these qualities will continue to serve him well.”