Baltimore Mayor: Bridge Collapse Is an American Tragedy, and We’re Not Going to Let the Loud Folks Distract Us

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SCOTT: "Yeah, I say that they are just a loud and wrong part of the Republican Party. We know that the smart, willing and understanding and knowing Republicans will be supportive because they know this is the number one port in the country for roll-on/roll-off, they know that not having that farming equipment going out to the Midwest, it‘s not just going to hurt Democratic cities or Democratic states. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. This is an American issue, American port, that is supporting American workers, not just here in Baltimore, but across the country. But I‘ve spoken with my congressional leaders, both of my senators, Van Hollen and Senator Cardin, who said they‘re talking to folks, even like Senator McConnell, who understands the importance of my congressman, Congressman Mfume, speaking with the speaker of the House, and he understands the importance of this issue. And we‘re not going to allow the loud folks to take us away and distract us away, which is an American tragedy that is impacting not just my great city of Baltimore, but cities and counties and places around the country."