[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 162 (Wednesday, November 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2156]
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                AIRLINE SECURITY LEGISLATION (H.R. 3150)

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2001

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, today the American public has achieved an 
important victory. At long last, more than two months after September 
11, Congress has bowed to our true leaders, the American people, and 
agreed to take airline security out of the hands of the private 
contractors who failed so miserably to protect us.
  H.R. 3150 also will ensure that all baggage is screened for weapons 
and explosives, cockpit doors are reinforced, airport workers are 
properly screened and trained, and more air marshals are stationed on 
our flights. Unfortunately, the bill also requires all security 
screeners to be U.S. citizens. Legal permanent residents serve in the 
armed forces, fly airplanes, work as flight attendants, and repair 
airplanes. Qualified legal residents should be allowed to serve as 
screeners too.
  Mr. Chairman, our sadness is renewed by the new tragedy in New York. 
But now we can travel to our Thanksgiving destinations with a greater 
sense of security, give thanks for the loved ones gathered safely 
around us.

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