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Peter King: Because 9/11 changed our lives in many ways, but one of the most dramatic ways is that it made our first responders and…

On the recordMay 9, 2007
Because 9/11 changed our lives in many ways, but one of the most dramatic ways is that it made our first responders and our volunteer firefighters front-line warriors in the war against Islamic terrorism. That is why it is essential that they receive the same protections as our warriors fighting overseas. They are at the front line and deserve our support. I am proud to support the amendment.
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Peter King
Republican · New York

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Discussing the importance of protections for first responders post-9/11.

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