Political Quotes

“just over 2 weeks ago I came to this floor and talked about the 20-year history of aviation security. I did so for a simple reason. There has been a very clear pattern on this issue over the last 20 years. Again and again there has been a tragedy in the sky. Again and again there has been widespread public outrage. Again and again there has been widespread agreement on what needs to be done to improve aviation security. Again and again the real reforms weren't implemented because of political infighting. I come to the floor of the Senate today to say that this time it really has to be different. This time the Senate needs to come together on a bipartisan basis and make sure these changes are actually implemented. I wanted to make this appeal for bipartisanship because that is what Chairman Hollings--I see my friend Senator McCain on the floor as well--and Senator McCain are trying to do in the Senate Commerce Committee with the legislation that we would like to have taken up. I happen to believe that, as a result of the determination and the persistence of Chairman Hollings and Senator McCain, we are now talking about legislation that will bring new accountability on this aviation security issue. The bill is not about political ideology. The Hollings- McCain legislation is about accountability--about ensuring that the Federal Government on a national security issue is accountable.…”