[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 71 (Monday, May 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E924-E925]
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  EVERETT COREY, DIRECTING BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE IAM IN CT, 
                    REMARKS FROM MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011

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                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:

Everett Corey, Directing Business Representative for the International 
 Association of Machinists in Connecticut, Remarks From Monday, May 9, 
                                  2011

       What a day! What a victory for Pratt & Whitney right here 
     in Connecticut! What a victory for American jobs and American 
     workers!
       Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of such 
     a distinguished--and genuinely remarkable--group here today, 
     people who have changed the world through skill, 
     intelligence, dedication and perseverance despite the odds. 
     I'm referring, of course, to the employees of Pratt & 
     Whitney--who are, without a doubt--the greatest jet engine 
     makers in the world. And the best of the best are right here, 
     in the State of Connecticut. Thank you for all you do.
       President Chenevert, President Hess--I want to thank you 
     for inviting the Machinists Union to participate in this 
     program. Congratulations to you both on these great 
     victories.
       Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation--we 
     know how hard you have worked to reach this result. We know 
     that you understand, it's all about jobs. You have worked 
     tirelessly on behalf of the people of Connecticut, and the 
     workers of Pratt & Whitney, and it's great to see all that 
     effort end up with two big wins--the Air Force tanker, and 
     sole sourcing on the F-35.
       Congressman Norm Dicks--Thousands of workers here and in 
     Washington State, including thousands of Machinists Union 
     members, will have work for years ahead, thanks to your 
     efforts. On behalf of the International Association of 
     Machinists--thank you, Congressman Dicks.
       Governor Malloy--what a great relief to have a Governor of 
     Connecticut who is so engaged, so smart, so tough and 
     determined. We know, that like us, your first thought in the 
     morning and your last thought at night is about jobs for 
     Connecticut. Well, here you go--how about 25 years worth of 
     work going forward? A great moment for state.
       I thanked the entire Congressional delegation, because they 
     deserve it. But I have to extend a special, heartfelt thanks 
     to Congressman John Larson--who more than anyone, took on the 
     fight for both these contracts, worked countless hours, 
     pushed relentlessly--and brought home two enormous, 
     unbelievable wins. Congressman Larson--you truly are the man 
     who ``keeps the eagle flying.'' We thank you, we salute you--
     Connecticut owes you a debt that words cannot express.
       The other person who deserves special thanks, but who could 
     not be here today is Jim Parent, Assistant Directing Business 
     Representative of District 26 and chief negotiator for UTC 
     issues. Both management and labor here at Pratt, and people 
     across the state and around the country, have benefited from 
     the work of Brother Parent, on this and countless other 
     issues. This day is his, and we thank him. Jim will be 
     retiring in January, and we wish him well.
       Let me end with two brief comments. First, to David Hess 
     and Louis Chenevert. We were proud to work with you in the 
     fight to get these contracts--and will continue to work with 
     you whenever and wherever we can jointly fight for work that 
     keeps jobs and grows jobs in Connecticut. We even have a 
     coalition called GrowJobsCT--we invite you to join, and we'll 
     waive the initiation fee.
       Finally--Pratt & Whitney employees, hourly and salary, 
     sister and brother Machinists Union members--stand proud 
     today, and every day. It's your skills, your hard work, your 
     dedication--that keep this company thriving, and most 
     important, help defend our great country.

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       More than anybody--this victory belongs to you--and was 
     earned by decades of hard work. We salute you. 
     Congratulations!

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