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Steve Lynch: Mr. Speaker, the privilege of my new office allows me the great honor of representing many of the neighborhoods and…

On the recordNovember 1, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the privilege of my new office allows me the great honor of representing many of the neighborhoods and towns that surround Logan Airport in Boston. It just so happens that today I have the sad duty of meeting with many of the families from my district who lost loved ones aboard the flights which departed Logan Airport on September 11. Mr. Speaker, today is not the day to exempt security screening companies who failed to protect the public on September 11. I am heartsick that these families are families that we were charged and sworn to protect. They should not be overlooked by foreign security companies. We can fulfill our public duty by professionalizing and federalizing airport security personnel and by supporting the substitute bill.
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Steve Lynch
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Addressing the need for accountability in airport security following the September 11 attacks.

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