Carolyn Maloney: “I thank my colleagues in this Chamber. I thank Americans across this country. On 9/11 many people remember the attack…”

“I thank my colleagues in this Chamber. I thank Americans across this country. On 9/11 many people remember the attack, but they do not remember that this was also one of the greatest rescue efforts in history. I was at the site on September 12, and they were estimating that 25,000 Americans perished. But because of the brave work of volunteers, of police and fire, of responders, many, many lives were saved. Many people on that day lost their lives, but more people lost their health. As we know in this body, this was a response not only from New York, but 432 different congressional districts sent first responders, volunteers, help. They worked at the pile, they worked at the site, and they helped America recover. These men and women were there for us. We need to be there for them. That's why this bill is so important. I urge all of my colleagues to collectively vote and support it. I congratulate Mr. Nadler and Mr. Lee for their leadership in moving this to the floor for a vote. I urge a 'yes' vote.”