Political Quotes

“I am going to momentarily send a bill to the desk which will prohibit the use of F-117 aircraft and B-2 aircraft in public shows. Madam President, I was stunned to learn last night of this tragic accident, and in no way does my action reflect any discredit on the pilot or in any way prejudge the outcome of this tragic accident. Indeed, there are facts at this moment which indicate this pilot took a risk of life to possibly avoid a greater degree of risk to others. As I listened to that report, I thought back to my own experience in Korea in 1951. My commanding officer--I remember him very well--Lt. Col. Al Gordon, U.S. Marine Corps, took off in his AD-1 bomber, and he experienced fire over a community. He stayed with his aircraft in order to avoid that aircraft going into a community, and as a consequence it lost altitude. When he finally bailed out, there was insufficient distance between the aircraft and the ground. His chute streamed and he lost his life. I believe that we as a nation should not be using this type of military asset in this type of show.”