Kim Reynolds: “Mr. Speaker, tomorrow will mark the 10-month anniversary of the horrific tragedy of September 11 when four airplanes…”

“Mr. Speaker, tomorrow will mark the 10-month anniversary of the horrific tragedy of September 11 when four airplanes were used against us as weapons, resulting in tremendous loss of life, significant property damage, and an immeasurable sense of vulnerability. Since that time, this Congress has worked together to produce comprehensive legislation to improve, enhance and expand our Nation's aviation security system. President Bush signed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act into law on November 19, 2001. Many of the changes from that law are already apparent throughout the country, both inside terminals and onboard planes. Yet incidents such as the shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on July 4 that killed two innocent bystanders reminds us that we must be vigilant in our efforts to combat acts of violence and terrorism on all fronts.”