Political Quotes

“This past weekend as the Nation celebrated the Fourth of July, the birth of our country, tragedy struck. As all the world knows, a plane crash landed at the San Francisco airport, something very uncommon, but something that shared a common interest. {time} 1030 Our thoughts and prayers today rest with the passengers and the crew who were on board Asiana Airlines Flight 214, with the families of the victims of the horrific tragedy, the men and women recovering in hospitals across the Bay Area. Our prayers are with the families of the two young girls, Ye Mengyuan and Wang Linjia, who lost their lives on Saturday. Indeed, we know that no words can console their loved ones today. All of San Francisco shares in their shock and grief. We will do everything we can do to care for those affected and their families. The sudden crash shook the grounds of San Francisco International Airport, testing the training, strength and courage of those who would be the first on the scene. As a Representative of San Francisco in the Congress, a privilege I share with Congresswoman Jackie Speier--the airport is actually in Congresswoman Speier's district--we will join together to observe and mourn the losses tomorrow when some more of our Members are here, back from the Arizona tragedy. But for now, I wanted not another day to go by before commending the crew. They performed so heroically.…”