Political Quotes

“Today, I will meet with the Niagara Military Affairs Council here in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. The Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station is critical not only to western New York, but to our Nation's security. The Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station employs over 3,500 people and has an annual economic impact of over $200 million. Next month, the station will start construction on a new C-130 flight simulator, which I was proud to fight for with the western New York delegation. Additionally, Customs and Border Protection has chosen the base as the preferred location for construction of a new Border Patrol station. Mr. Speaker, I will continue to fight to make sure that the mission at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station is preserved and that it is allowed to diversify through innovative partnerships. Continued investment in the base and expansion of the mission ensures that the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station will remain a fixture in our community for many years to come. ____________________”