We the citizens understand that President George Bush is well aware of this issue and this will support USA economic recover a great deal. (2)

When President signs this, this lease will be able to manage the major impact of the resources what they need.

According to IMMEDIATE RELEASE (2003-14) May 23,2003 Washington, D.C. - Office of Management and Budget Director Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. released the following statement today in reaction to the announcement regarding the Boeing Tanker Lease: "From where this began, taxpayers will save at least $2 billion; so it was well worth our time and effort. This also begins the important process of recapitalizing the tanker fleet, which is a priority for the Administration." (4)

Per WASHINGTON, D.C, September 22, 2003, The Pentagon reiterated the benefits to leasing 100 Boeing KC-767 tankers and answered critical questions regarding the lease proposal. The Department of Defense also committed to buying 26 planes, saving $1.2 billion, should the lease proposal be approved.

It is already year 2004 since all of us made hopes of this economic packages go through from year 2001: We can not see flip flop the deal what is already made deal. It is very critical matter to finish this deal and we the citizens are very tire of seeing this matter take too long. We want to see economic to recover soon. There are many organizations, many industries, suppliers are involved who have been relied and planned and had to lay off so many people with cause of what they have projected and for the future needs besides the Boeing Company…….We understand many systems have to go through what the processes are…..However, there are urgencies that you can take care of what are the priorities……..Pretty soon it will be the year 2005………

The U.S. Air Force has critical needs we cannot afford to ignore. The Air Force has made clear we cannot risk systemic failures by not moving ahead with new Boeing tankers." (3)

This deal should affect the Washington, Kansas, California, Texas, Michigan, Florida, and Arizona state.

In addition to creating jobs in the U.S., the lease proposal provides important protections to ensure that the taxpayer is getting a good deal.

• First, we come into the lease knowing that the U.S. taxpayer is getting new 767s at the lowest price that has been offered in 17 years.
  
  
• Second, the contract includes a MFN clause that ensures that the taxpayer will continue to get the best deal offered on this plane through the term of the lease.
  
  
• Third, the contract includes a profit cap to ensure that Boeing is restricted in the extent of its revenues from this deal.
  
  
• Fourth, the Boeing Company is required to go through a full and complete independent audit to ensure that it is living up to its terms of the lease and that the taxpayer is protected.
  
  
• Lastly, since this is a lease, the Air Force can back out of the deal if they find that the 767 platform does not meet its needs.

Which brings Taxpayer Protections: Referenced by September 22, 2003: Cantwell Says Details of Letter Shed Light on Value and Urgency of Tanker Lease (3)

To conclude, it is Washington State citizens request that we want this economic packages to pass AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after SO MANY YEARS OF congressional hearings and reviews INTERNAL OR OUTSIDE OF the Pentagon, the future of the next generation of Air Force tankers and the Everett-based 767 assembly line CAN START SOON AND WORKERS TO GOING BACK TO WORK AND USA ECONOMIC REMAINS STABLE…..BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS 2004.

In the mean time, we appreciate the Washington Senators and Representatives especially, Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Norm Dicks, other officials who try to make this packages possible. Also We appreciate President George Bush who trys to make this effort possible to pass the economic packages as soon as possible.

It is positive to see something to look for ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND WORKERS GO BACK TO WORK WHERE THEY CAN HAVE STABLE JOBS when this economic packages pass SOON..........

Reported By: Catch4all.com, Positive Site: Sandra Englund, se@catch4all.com :October 18, 2004.

References:

(1) Retrieved in October 18, 2004
Statement from Sen. Murray on Boeing 767 Tanker Deal,
http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=189223
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 4, 2001

(2) Retrieved in October 18, 2004
Remarks by the President to Staff of Boeing F-18 Production Facility http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/04/20030416-10.html
For Immediate Release: Office of the Press Secretary April 16, 2003

(3) Retrieved in October 18, 2004
Sen. Maria Cantwell's Web site: WASHINGTON, D.C.
http://cantwell.senate.gov/news/releases/2003_09_22_tanker.html
dated September 22, 2003

(4) Retrieved in October 18, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (2003-14) May 23,2003
Statement of OMB Director Daniels on the Boeing Tanker Lease Announcement Made by the Pentagon
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/pubpress/2003-14.pdf