Earl Blumenauer: “In our rush to meet the growing demands created by the devastation in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania…”

“In our rush to meet the growing demands created by the devastation in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, Congress would do well to follow Mr. Greenspan's cautious advice, that it is more important to be right than to be quick. Last week, Congress approved $15 billion in Federal support for airline carriers. While no one doubts that the aviation industry has had enormous impacts on our communities, on American business and on our people's daily lives, our rush to provide relief created what I feel is a dangerous precedent. Within a week of receiving airlines' demands for help, Congress passed and the President signed a $15 billion package that appears to go well beyond the amount needed to provide the stabilization required for this vital part of the economy.”