Political Quotes

“each of us receives a report almost on an hourly basis from our home States. At the end of the day, my State of Illinois sends a report on the latest situation involving this COVID-19 virus. There were 163 new infections announced yesterday--that is the biggest 1-day jump we have had--and 1 additional death. Governor Pritzker has issued a stay-at-home order for the State of Illinois today beginning Saturday, today, at 5 p.m. until April 7. The city of Chicago is closing its parks and libraries, as well, starting today. The Veterans' Administration has reported one confirmed veteran's case with the virus in the Chicago area. That person is now under home quarantine. We had an exceptional situation at Midway Airport where two FAA tower employees tested positive for the virus several days ago, and we, of course, have to have an abundance of care and caution for the remaining employees there. The FAA, together with the city of Chicago, has been involved with screening the other employees and also determining whether the workplace has been cleaned properly before anyone goes back to work. The net result of it has been that Southwest Airlines announced suspending its flights in the Midway Airport because of this tower situation. When I spoke to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, he told me there was a similar challenge at another major airport. I am afraid we haven't heard the last of it.…”