Bill Pascrell: “I wish to include these in the extension of remarks. I want to speak in strong support of H.R. 1096--legislation to help…”

“I wish to include these in the extension of remarks. I want to speak in strong support of H.R. 1096--legislation to help restore the Thomas Edison National Historic Site. I congratulate my colleague Scott Garrett for introducing this worthy legislation. It has been a privilege to work closely with Representative Garrett and Representative Don Payne, whose district houses a large portion of the Edison site, to preserve this national treasure. I am proud that I represent a region of New Jersey that has given birth to some of the greatest innovations in our Nation's history: Thomas Edison's Glenmont estate in West Orange and the Great Falls National Historic District in Paterson--America's First Industrial City. Each of these impressive areas--only 10 miles apart--sprang from the imagination of two of the great pioneers in American history: Thomas Edison and Alexander Hamilton. Both of these sites--the Edison National Historic Site and the Great Falls Historic District--have been included among the most endangered historic areas in our Nation. The artifacts of both sites are in terrible physical condition and are in grave peril of being lost to the country forever. Together, these majestic places tell the inspiring story of the rise of the greatest technological and economic power the world has ever known.…”