Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the majority leader for finally bringing this essential legislation to the floor after more than 3 years of extensions and delays. This bipartisan bill is the product of years of diligence, patience, and an overriding commitment to safety. From the tremendous steps forward in implementing the critical Next Generation Air Traffic Control System to the thousands of jobs created by the funding for infrastructure improvements and innovation incentives, this legislation revolves, first and foremost, around enhancing the safety of our skies. This bill addresses glaring gaps in safety brought to light by the heart-breaking tragedy of what should have been a routine flight for 49 people on February 12, 2009, and instead became, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, the worst aviation accident since 2001. The stunning cockpit voice recordings released by the NTSB during their investigation of the Continental Connection flight 3407 accident outside of Buffalo, NY, chilled Americans across the country. On behalf of the families who lost loved ones in that accident, and who courageously testified at a series of hearings called by Senators Dorgan and DeMint on the safety of regional air carriers, Senator Boxer and I introduced the One Level of Safety Act.…”