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“I thank the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Mann), my good friend, for holding this session for such a great and worthy cause. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solemn remembrance of the lives lost in the tragic crashes of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25. To the families, friends, and loved ones of the 67 victims, we offer our very deepest condolences. No words can ever ease the pain of such a devastating loss, but we stand with them. We stand with every one of these folks in mourning and in the pursuit of answers in this tragic accident. This tragedy demands a full and thorough investigation to ensure that no family endures this kind of heartbreak again. The safety of our skies and the trust of the American people depend on accountability, transparency, and action. Mr. Speaker, let us honor the memory of those we lost by ensuring that such a catastrophe never happens again. I urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 153.”