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On the recordOctober 24, 2001
I am so happy that the American public understands that when the airlines got paid, the workers did not get paid, and we are still waiting for the workers to get paid. I am so happy that the American public understands that we still have not put any more security into the airline situation, and we are flying without greater security. Mr. Speaker, I am so happy that the American public understands that if we are talking about saving industries, why is the steel industry not in the bill for economic stimulus? I am happy that the American public understands that 26 steel companies are in bankruptcy currently, and there is no provision. Talk about saving jobs, what about the steelworkers who built this country. Think about it like this. In fact, there are steel companies that are in bankruptcy, and maybe in the United States we will not even be able to use the steel that is processed in the United States to rebuild our country. I am happy the American public understands.

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the lack of support for airline workers and the steel industry during a discussion on economic stimulus.

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