03/25/2014
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"The events of 9/11 caught everyone by surprise. Men and women from all over the area, rushed in to help those who had been impacted by the planes, the fires and the collapses."
"Thank you Senator Gillibrand, and all the co-sponsors of this bill for giving me the opportunity to submit a statement today and for the fight you have taken up on behalf of sick 9/11 Responders."
"It is our moral obligation."
"Thank you, Chairman Harkin, for holding this hearing. This is so important to the first responders, to the community survivors, and to everyone in New York and throughout the country."