Patsy T. Mink: “It is sad indeed that so soon after the New York tragedy we are back here again memorializing firefighters who died in…”

“It is sad indeed that so soon after the New York tragedy we are back here again memorializing firefighters who died in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the members of their families. But I will reinforce what I said when we memorialized the New York Four and that is that we should take to heart the words of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. If the Members of this House and the Members of this Congress really want to do something for firefighters, we can pass that comprehensive grant program for fire departments all across this country. We had a program for cops, we had a program for teachers, we should have a program for firefighters. Let us get our priorities straight. They are putting their lives on the line for us every single day.”