John W. Olver: “the deadly bombing 2 weeks ago in Oklahoma City has had a chilling effect on our Nation. More than 100 Federal employees…”

“the deadly bombing 2 weeks ago in Oklahoma City has had a chilling effect on our Nation. More than 100 Federal employees died. They died because a few used violence to express their hate for the American Government. We are angry. We want justice. Our healing has barely begun. As we mourn with the families of the victims, let us remember that Federal employees are not nameless, faceless bureaucrats. They are people. They help others every day. In my district many Federal employees help us in our everyday lives. I am reminded of Jeffrey Reck who serves as district manager of the Social Security Administration in Fitchburg, MA. Jeff helps people get the benefits they deserve. He gets answers. He gives people the personal help that we all need from our Government. He treats people like people. Jeff's work is a tribute to his fallen colleagues and to Federal employees everywhere. I commend him and so many thousands who serve the public.”