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"Our nation faces a maritime threat unmatched in the capability of mass destruction, ... Where once the threat was illegal whisky or rum, now it is the shipping container with a nuclear device or a biological pathogen." Norman Mineta
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"ensure the security, the safety and the stability of the airline industry." Norman Mineta
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"As soon as the agent puts your name in for your reservation -- and it's already in the machine -- then the machine will not even spit out a boarding pass," Norman Mineta
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"The president will make that announcement, and I think he recognizes the importance of Ronald Reagan Airport, and I think he will make that decision on a timely basis," Norman Mineta
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"When we subtract those one-time fiscal year 2001 projects, then our $59.5 billion dollar budget for the Department of Transportation is up some 6 percent," Norman Mineta
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"We are gathered for what is officially a groundbreaking, but the truth is that this hallowed ground has already been broken -- viciously and cruelly, ... So today instead of a groundbreaking, we begin the process of filling the gaping wound left by the horrific terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at this site and two others." Norman Mineta
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"One airport had a one- or two-day supply and others had little more, so the need to get the pipelines flowing was very important," Norman Mineta
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"It's too premature to come up with the details of what the package will look like, ... The overall data shows there's no question that last Tuesday's events had a tremendous impact on the aviation business in terms of having fixed costs they have to pay for on a daily basis and no revenue coming in. They had some very immediate needs." Norman Mineta
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"Travelers will indeed see increased security measures at our airports, train stations, and other key sights, ... There will be higher levels of surveillance, more stringent searches. Airport curbside luggage check-in will no longer be allowed. There will be more security officers and random identification checks." Norman Mineta
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"a shining example of the enduring spirit of the American people." Norman Mineta
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"support to achieve a rapid deployment." Norman Mineta
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"The president's budget is that call to action, ... And his proposed legislation is the solution." Norman Mineta
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"We're not going to lose sight of safety," Norman Mineta
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"What we will be doing is having stern conditions that screening companies are going to have to meet. We will do the background investigation, ... What I want to do is certify the companies, certify the individuals who work for those companies and if the companies aren't doing the work, decertify the companies." Norman Mineta
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"What we really want to be able to do now, is to have government and the aviation industry working together right now to find that strategic solution, knowing that there is gridlock and the potential of increased accidents if we don't do something to address the problem today," Norman Mineta
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"Open skies between the United States and Canada will mean better service at lower prices for the passengers and shippers of both countries," Norman Mineta
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"This plan is good news for American consumers because it will ensure that the vehicles that they buy will get more miles to the gallon and ultimately save them money," Norman Mineta
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"In every case, the failure to reset the hand-operated switches has led to trains running onto the wrong tracks and derailing or colliding with locomotives or rail cars or both," Norman Mineta
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"I am confident in the board's judgment and its belief that different leadership is needed to address the serious challenges facing the company," Norman Mineta
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"(It recognizes that) air services both on the cargo side and the passenger side have to grow with that increased trade." Norman Mineta
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"Over the last year, this country has experienced a hard-fought election, ... I was proud to stand with my party. I am a Democrat. I am proud of, and committed to, my party's principles." Norman Mineta
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