"I believe that the bill, Senate 1334, that Senator Gillibrand and others have introduced, provides the framework for that treatment."
"The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when those buildings came down."
"I hope we can all agree that we as a nation have an undeniable moral obligation to provide treatment for individuals who are sick and dying because of the terror attacks at Ground Zero."
"I would like to thank this committee and the members of the Senate who have shown their continuing and extraordinary support for our patients and our program."
"It is our moral obligation."
"I express my gratitude to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer of my home State of New York."
"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."
"The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when the buildings came down."
"It's about keeping faith with those directly impacted by the 9/11 attacks, and meeting their needs."
"This is a tragedy and our failure as a nation to confront it is an outrage."
"These people did not hesitate to help when they were needed, and stayed to show the world that they believed in our country and the future of our way of life."