Political Quotes

“I rise for the swift passage of bipartisan legislation I am leading with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand known as the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. I will never forget the images of the brave men and women running into danger to save lives during the September 11 terrorist attacks. I never had the privilege or honor of going to New York City prior to September 11, 2001, but I will never forget my first visit after September 11, 2001, going to Ground Zero, watching the firetrucks, with their flag, heading to Ground Zero to continue to work, and now that has become absolutely emblazoned in the minds of the people of this country. The work they did wasn't just for those in Manhattan who suffered incredible loss but the work they carried forth for our country--they became symbols of our security, symbols of our freedoms, symbols of our country's willingness, effort, and tenacity to fight back. This legislation would ensure that all 9/11 first responders and survivors who have been injured by the toxins at Ground Zero would receive their full compensation through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund now and into the future as more and more become ill with 9/11-related cancers. When I visited Ground Zero, I will never forget that smell--a burning, acrid odor. These men and women didn't just visit it once but time and again to carry out the cleanup of Ground Zero.…”