Gene Green actually said...

Thank you for coming today to share your personal experiences and shed light on the significance of the World Trade Center Health Programs.

As a result of their service, these responders were exposed to dust, smoke, toxins, such as pulverized concrete, fibrosis, glass, particulat...

I would like to thank the first responders for their gallant and selfless service on and after 9/11.

We must not abandon those who bravely sacrificed their own wellbeing on behalf of the country in the wake of terrible attacks.