These are hard decisions, and I certainly feel for the affected employees, ... At the same time, the loan board has a responsibility to taxpayers, and to fostering the long-term health of the airline industry. Given our conclusion that the business plan submitted by the company is financially unsound, I believe it best not to approve the United proposal.  -   Edward Gramlich     Quotes
These are hard decisions, and I certainly feel for the affected employees, ... At the same time, the loan board has a responsibility to taxpayers, and to fostering the long-term health of the airline industry. Given our conclusion that the business plan submitted by the company is financially unsound, I believe it best not to approve the United proposal. Edward Gramlich