Political Quotes

“I support victims compensation. I support the airline industry. But crisis is no excuse for a stampede. The wagons have been circled around the industry but not around the people who make it work. Crisis is no excuse for unjust compensation for the airlines. Crisis is no excuse to deny the workers the protection they need now. My father was a sky cap, my sister works in the airport, my niece is a flight attendant, my brother-in-law is a sky cap. I come from a family of workers for airlines. They need protection like the airlines. Let us step up to the plate, my colleagues, and protect the workers too. As last week's tragedy continues to unfold, we, as Members of Congress are constantly challenged to find solutions to very complex issues. I believe that our American resolve and faith in God will bring this nation through these tough times. Companies are doing less--and in some cases no--business, workers are being laid-off and insurance claims are staggering. We must work together and hold to our resolve of building America back up.”