[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 126 (Tuesday, September 25, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9801-S9802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    COMMENDING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY

  Mr. BROWNBACK. Madam President, I rise to speak today in recognition 
of the noble truck drivers across the Nation. For the past 2 weeks, our 
truckers have been valiant in their service to

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this country, delivering important supplies to the attack sites of New 
York City and Arlington, VA. Many of these truckers have been 
volunteering time, equipment, and use of their vehicles to supply these 
areas in efforts of relief, regardless of the escalating gas prices 
throughout the country. This is a commendable act, as airlines have 
been shut down and delivery has been severely restricted, truckers have 
responded to the call of America. I commend the work performed by this 
industry. We have often heard about those on the front line, but not of 
those in the shadows, holding part of America's infrastructure intact 
with their service. I say thank you to the hardworking men and women of 
the trucking industry who continue to contribute to the relief effort 
throughout the country.

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