[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1521]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE TRANSPORTATION TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIO (TTD) ON 
                          ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), on its 20th 
anniversary. TTD is a leading advocacy organization for transportation 
workers and for a strong investment in our nation's infrastructure.
  Throughout its 20-year history, TTD has consistently stood up for our 
nation's transportation workers. These outstanding men and women, many 
of whom I have the privilege to represent, are a backbone of our 
nation's economy. They work each day in an industry that has been 
dramatically altered by the larger economic and security crises facing 
our nation. Yet through it all, these dedicated men and women remain 
focused on public service and doing their jobs to their utmost ability.
  As I and my colleagues can attest, TTD has helped policymakers 
understand the needs and concerns of those on the front lines of this 
important part of our daily life and our economy. We sadly don't invest 
enough on our infrastructure, and I am heartened to hear TTD call for 
greater investment in transportation infrastructure. They understand 
how it can both rebuild our nation and put Americans back to work. In 
my travels through Northeast Ohio, I see firsthand how our 
infrastructure is crumbling and families are struggling to get by. Our 
quality of life and the strength and efficiency of our economy will not 
fully improve unless we make critical infrastructure investments.
  I again commend TTD on their anniversary, and I look forward to 
continuing to work with them on these issues facing our nation.

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