International cooperation and the exchange of intelligence information are also critical if we are to win the battle against terrorism in the skies. Let me commend the good work of the Scottish police and other police services in the United Kingdom for their brilliant investigative work on this tragedy and for their cooperation with our government. U.S. Government agencies involved in this painstaking investigation also contributed much to the overall investigative effort. The citizens of Lokerbie, Scotland deserve our thanks for their caring and sensitive handling of a terrible experience for them, the victims' families and the American people. I join the Chairman in promising to do everything possible here in Congress to help to dramatically improve the aviation security system.
Today is the beginning of a security rebuilding effort.
It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work.