Statement by NATCA President Paul Rinaldi: "Safety is our number one priority."

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)

Apr 14, 2011, 06:20 ET

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "Safety is our number one priority. We are fully committed to providing the safest and most professional services possible.

"The increased staffing implemented by Secretary LaHood and FAA Administrator Babbitt is a strong first step that will go a long way to ensure these isolated cases of fatigue never happen again.

"We take our responsibilities very seriously and believe staffing levels and fatigue are at the root of the problem. We will continue to work with the FAA and through our professional standards workgroup to provide the highest level of professionalism and safety."

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