Again, let me thank the two prior speakers, Congresswoman Demings and Congressman Nadler, for very insightful, very important remarks on this particular legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), someone who I know has a passion for first responders, as we have worked together even more closely after the heinous tragedy of 9/ 11.
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