[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 132 (Monday, September 23, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H10764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMISSION ON CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE AGENT EXPOSURE ACT

  (Mr. BROWDER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROWDER. Madam Speaker, legislation I am introducing today calls 
for the creation of an independent commission to study the possible 
incidences of chemical and biological warfare agent exposure during the 
Persian Gulf conflict.
  The legislation is based on a September 5 recommendation by the staff 
of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses. 
Creation of this commission before Congress adjourns sine die is 
essential if we are to uncover the causes of gulf war syndrome, assure 
veterans of the Government's good faith, and reduce the chance that 
soldiers in future conflicts may be exposed to unnecessary health 
risks.

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