    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [September 22, 2001]
    [Page 1146]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    [[Page 1146]]

    Statement on Signing the Air Transportation Safety and System
    Stabilization Act
    September 22, 2001

        Today I signed the Airline Transportation and Systems Stabilization
    Act, which will provide urgently needed tools to assure the safety and
    immediate stability of our Nation's commercial airline system. This
    important legislation also establishes a process for compensating
    victims of the terrorist attacks.
        The terrorists who attacked our country on September 11th will not
    shut down our vital businesses or thwart our way of life. I commend the
    Congress for their cooperation and quick action in passing responsible
    legislation that will improve passenger safety, help the victims and
    their loved ones, and keep America's airplanes flying while the airlines
    develop long-term viability plans.

    Note: H.R. 2926, approved September 22, was assigned Public Law No. 107-
    42.