VP biden's Letter back to Mr. Anderson....
April 30, 2009
Richard H. Anderson
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA 30320
Dear Richard:
In response to your letter today, please know that I respect your concerns for Delta and itsemployees.
As you mentioned, the airline industry is an incredibly important part of our economy. Every day, citizens across the country benefit from the hard work and dedication of airline employees like Delta's. We, in the Obama-Biden Administration, appreciate the careful attention airlines are giving to help keep commercial air travel safe for the public.
This morning when asked on the Today Show what I would tell a family member who was considering air travel to Mexico this week, I explained that I would advise them that they should avoid unnecessary air travel to and from Mexico. The advice I have given family members is the same advice our Administration is giving to all Americans. We believe that the best way to keep the H1N1 flu under control is for all Americans to behave responsibly and that is, anyone who is sick should avoid airplanes and other confined public spaces, such as subways.
I have every confidence in our airline industry, and in all of you at Delta, as we address the containment of the H1N1 flu. ...[original edited for brevity]
I hope this letter eases your concerns.
Sincerely,
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.