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Celia Israel: “The American people watching this debate are hearing finger pointing and blame laying, and you know what? All the finger…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2010
The American people watching this debate are hearing finger pointing and blame laying, and you know what? All the finger pointing and all the blame laying isn't going to help a single 9/11 responder with his or her health care. It is very simple: If you believe that these heroes deserve to be monitored for their medical conditions and deserve health care, vote ``yes''; if you don't believe that, vote ``no.'' But let's stop the partisan bickering and the posturing and get on to the business at hand, which is helping these people.
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Celia Israel
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Jul 29, 2010

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The speaker addresses the need for health care for 9/11 responders amidst partisan debate.

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