Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

Let us hear from you, folks!

Aero-News Quote of the Day

"The safety of the traveling public, here in Pennsylvania and across the nation, needs to be a top priority for Congress. The air traffic controllers here at Erie International are typical of their colleagues everywhere - dedicated, highly trained professionals whose only standard is perfection. We should join together to oppose this privatization proposal."

Source: Congressman Phil English (R-PA), speaking at Erie International Airport on the prospect of privatizing air traffic control operations.  The Bush administration has classified such operations as eligible to be contracted to private ATC companies.

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