[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1288]
[From the U.S. 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 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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