Air Force Three is the term used to refer to the request for a larger U.S. Air Force jet for use by U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. The term was coined by Republican Conference Chairman Adam Putnam of Florida. <ref> ABCnews Pelosi Seeks Upgrade for Government-Provided Plane by JAKE TAPPER Feb. 8, 2007 (accessed July 22, 2007)</ref>
House sergeant-at-arms Bill Livingood requested the jet to provide "an aircraft that is capable of making non-stop flights for security purposes, unless such an aircraft is unavailable. This will ensure communications capabilities and also enhance security.” Dennis Hastert, the previous Speaker of the House of Representatives, also made use of an Air Force jet, but his district is in Illinois and Pelosi would require a larger jet to reach her district in California without refueling. The White House defended the request, noting that negotiations over Pelosi’s transport have been conducted solely by the House sergeant-at-arms and the Pentagon, with no direct involvement by the speaker or her office — or the White House.

References

MSNBC: House sergeant-at-arms ordered Pelosi plane

SF Gate: GOP keeps the heat turned up on Pelosi (San Franciso Chronicle Thursday, May 10, 2007) by Edward Epstein (accessed July 22, 2007)

Citations

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External links

American Thinker February 10, 2007: No need for Air Force Three by Matt May (accessed July 22, 2007)

See also

Air Force One

Air Force Two