On the recordSeptember 29, 2010
The time to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act is now. It is bipartisan. It is patriotic. And it is overwhelmingly supported by Americans across this country. James Zadroga's father is with us today, as well as many hardworking men and women who worked on that pile, who selflessly risked their health and their lives to help others. Many of you have received praise for your work, but many of you have said all you want is your health care. An estimated 36,000 Americans have received treatment for illnesses as a direct result of 9/11. Those who are suffering come from all of our 50 States and 428 of the 435 congressional districts nationwide were represented at 9/11. Thousands of people lost their lives 9 years ago, but thousands and thousands more lost their health.
