Following is a statement from Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding Governor Ryan's announcement today on the expansion of Chicago's O'Hare Airport. This includes building two new runways and reconfiguring the existing runway lay-out.
I applaud Gov. Ryan's decision to support Mayor Daly's rehabilitation plan for O'Hare Airport. This will increase air safety at O'Hare and eliminate any future potential for air traffic congestion. Since the events of September 11, safety has become the highest concern and Chicago has stepped up to ensure traveling safety for their passengers. Chicago is a national and international air travel hub and when O'Hare sneezes, the rest of the country suffers the flu. This is great news for the economies of Iowa and Illinois.