On the recordFebruary 13, 2009
I am certain that everyone knows by now approximately 50 people lost their lives in a tragic plane crash last night in western New York. This crash occurred in the hometown of our colleague, Chris Lee, who has left Washington to assist in efforts ongoing in western New York. I know that the whole House joins Mr. Lee, Mrs. Slaughter, Mr. Massa, and me in offering our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed in this tragic event and in offering tremendous gratitude to the firefighters, emergency personnel, and other first responders who bravely worked through the night and are still working today to deal with this accident.
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