On the recordMarch 31, 2011
Let me thank the gentleman, and let me thank Mr. Costello, as well, for working on these issues. I think both Members know my relationship to the issues of transportation security. I would argue that having a statutory framework to work from is the appropriate approach to take. You can assess, then, whether you need three or two or whether some of the airports already have the standing amount. But we have to focus on the security of our skies, if you will, and we don't want any more tragedies to occur without some framework. I look forward to working with both gentlemen on a framework for our air traffic controllers. I intend to work on legislation that embodies safety and security in a jurisdictional manner and working with Homeland Security, working with the Department of Transportation and our respective jurisdictional committees. We owe this to the American public. It is my commitment to ensure that professionalism is there, that safety and security are there, and no more lives are lost because of the potential of an overly tired air traffic controller. With that, Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was no objection. {time} 1740 Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mrs. Miller of Michigan The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 12 printed in House Report 112-46.
