On the recordJuly 27, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my strong support for the resolution before us, and I am pleased to be a cosponsor. House Resolution 1401 congratulates our Nation's air traffic controllers for their service and their dedication to protecting the flying public. Aviation safety is the product of many professionals in all sectors of the industry who are performing their best at all times. With nearly 87,000 flights operating over the United States daily, keeping the system safe is no small feat. The hard work and commitment of air traffic controllers play a key role in our exceptional record of aviation safety. Over the past decade, nearly 1 billion passengers have successfully traveled aboard 93 million commercial flights. Thanks in part to the commitment of air traffic controllers, our Nation's air transportation system is the safest in the world. As air traffic demand is forecasted to rebound and grow, it is important to sustain investments to modernize air transportation technologies and procedures.
