[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 17 (Thursday, February 4, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E160-E161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE TRANSPORTATION TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO ON ITS 20TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2010

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO as it marks its 20th 
anniversary as an advocate for our Nation's transportation workers. TTD 
serves an important role in helping policymakers and the American 
public understand the critical need to improve transportation and to 
support the men and women who help keep our Nation moving.
  As the Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of New 
Jersey, transportation is

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one of my top priorities. My State's transportation needs are growing 
and ever-changing. I frequently hear my constituents speak of their 
frustration at the steep personal and financial costs of transportation 
delays and inefficiencies. Our Nation's quality of life and our 
economic vitality are closely linked to the quality of our 
transportation networks. As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast 
Guard & Maritime Transportation, I know how important it is to have 
safe and secure ports and waterways. It is critical that our Nation 
invest in this vital part of our economy, and that the men and women 
who work in the maritime industry are given the respect and support 
that they need to carry out their important work.
  I am proud to work closely with TTD in pursuit of these shared goals. 
TTD is a serious, substantive organization--one truly committed to 
achieving results, not scoring political points. TTD understands that 
the transportation needs of our Nation know no partisan boundaries, 
whether it is average Americans traveling or commuting to work, or 
businesses needing reliable delivery of goods and services. Our entire 
Nation, regardless of region and local leadership, stands to gain from 
a safer, more modern transportation network, run by experienced, well-
trained workers. TTD recognizes this and helps guide our shared 
bipartisan commitment to sensible transportation policies.
  I congratulate TTD for its many accomplishments during its 20-year 
history. Transportation workers are at the core of our Nation's 
economic engine, and they have a well-respected voice and ally in the 
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO. I look forward to continuing 
to work closely with them in the years to come.

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