Lee Zeldin: “I thank Congressman Smith for his words tonight and pointing out that special master's report that just came out, which…”

“I thank Congressman Smith for his words tonight and pointing out that special master's report that just came out, which really stresses the urgency to get this done immediately. That is tough and unacceptable news for all those victims to read that report, and for the advocates, so I thank the gentleman for his leadership. Congressman Smith from New Jersey is fighting hard on behalf of his constituents on this issue and for all 9/11 families. Tonight's Special Order, I just asked Kevin from my team here to see--it might be a fun fact as to when was the last time that there was a bipartisan Special Order in the Chamber. I don't know, is this even a first? I am leading tonight's event with Congressman Max Rose of Staten Island, who is our next speaker. Congressman Rose is a freshman who was elected to represent a great congressional district in New York. I represent the greatest congressional district in New York. Staten Island, I know, is a pretty special place as well, and Congressman Max Rose is a military veteran. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him, for his military service. Right after World War II, almost 100 percent of the House was made up of military veterans. Right after Vietnam, it was a little over 75 percent. I think it was about 77 percent right after Vietnam. Now the number is less than 1 in 5. We have to get that number up.…”