Political Quotes

“I thank my colleague from the great State of New York for his leadership on this bill and his outstanding leadership in so many other ways and in so many other areas to help our great State. I strongly support and rise in support of the rule. The time is now to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, legislation that is overwhelmingly supported by Americans across our country. This is not a New York issue. Our Nation was attacked, and those who are suffering come from all 50 States. In 428 of the 435 congressional districts nationwide, nearly every Member of Congress has constituents who lost their health because of the attacks. For these Americans, the 9/11 attacks are not history but are an ongoing nightmare that is slowly robbing them of their health, their strength, their livelihood, and, in worst cases, their lives. The attacks caused all kinds of terrible health problems that are unique to 9/11. 9/11 responders have received a lot of awards and praise, but what they tell me is what they really need is their health care. And this bill provides health care to all who need it--monitoring for those who were exposed to the deadly toxins, and assistance for the survivors of the attacks. It will also open the Federal Victims Compensation Fund. It is fully paid for. After Pearl Harbor, Congress passed health care and financial relief for civilians and the responders who helped salvage our Pacific Fleet.…”