MENG ISSUES STATEMENT ON AIR INDIA CRASH

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and a member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today issued the following statement on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad.

"The deadly crash of this Air India flight is devastating, and my heart is with the victims and their families, and all who are affected by this horrible tragedy. I am deeply saddened by the large loss of life and I'm praying for all who have lost loved ones.

I thank the first responders who rushed to the scene of the accident, and my office stands ready to assist constituents who may have family members that have been impacted."