John Hansen: “H.R. 2982, introduced by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Turner), who has worked so tirelessly on this legislation, and…”

“H.R. 2982, introduced by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Turner), who has worked so tirelessly on this legislation, and sponsored by myself and over 121 Members of the House of Representatives, would establish a memorial to the victims who died as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people. The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Turner) went out of his way to do an exceptionally fine job on this legislation. One of the most interesting hearings we have had in the Committee on Resources was put on by him. It included Lisa Beamer whose husband Todd was part of Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania and coined that phrase, ``Let's roll,'' with the President standing there in front of the Chair where he sat. Mr. Brady Howell, whose wife, Liz, works for us in the Committee on Resources. Brady was the all-American boy. He was an Eagle Scout. He was a four-point student. He was the quarterback. He was the student body president. He was a missionary for his church. He did everything one can imagine and had a great sense of humor. Mr. Joe Finley, a New York firefighter, who most of his squadron was killed on that tragic day. Lieutenant Colonel Terry Andersen, who went into the Pentagon and saved many people and worked diligently. So many illustrations of honor.”