03/11/2001
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"Making American air travel as safe and secure as possible is one of our Nation's top priorities."
"We can show the world what a great, compassionate, and decent nation America is."
"We urge the Senate to adopt the proposals contained in the President's request and look forward to working with the Senate on this issue."
"We urge the Senate to fund the reserve at the President's requested level."