Vice President's Statement on Amtrak Crash
Jill
and I were deeply saddened to learn of the Amtrak tragedy in
Philadelphia last night. We are profoundly grateful for the efforts of
the first responders and others
who continue to assist those in need.
The
victims could have been any one of our parents, children, or someone
from one of our communities. Amtrak is like a second family to me, as
it is for so many other passengers. For my entire career, I’ve
made the trip from Wilmington to Washington and back. I've come to know
the conductors, engineers, and other regulars—men and women riding home
to kiss their kids goodnight—as we passed
the flickering lights of each neighborhood along the way.
Our
thoughts are with every person who is grieving right now from this
terrible tragedy. As a nation, we pray for the victims and their
families.
No comments:
Post a Comment