Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, last month marked the 1-year anniversary of the D.C. midair collision where a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington National Airport, or DCA, tragically claiming all 67 lives aboard both aircraft. It was the first mass-casualty commercial plane accident in the United States in nearly 16 years and marked the end of one of the longest streaks without such an accident in U.S. history. This devastating accident is a stark reminder that we have to remain vigilant in our pursuit of aviation safety. More can always be done to make air travel safer. We owe it to the victims, to their families, and to the flying public to leave no stone unturned and to learn every lesson we can. I thank the friends and families of the victims. Their presence keeps loved ones' memories alive, and their advocacy reminds us to focus on this unwavering pursuit of improving aviation safety.”