[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17859]
[From the U.S. 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 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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