[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF 2010

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                               speech of

                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on H.R. 847--The 9/11 Health 
and Compensation Act.
  There have been few events in our history as traumatic as the attacks 
our nation suffered on September 11, 2001. The lives of millions of 
Americans were changed on that day. People in New York were devastated. 
Yet the incredible response by people all over this great country 
reminded us of the generous and caring people we Americans are.
  Now many of those people who came from every state in the country 
need our help. They were willing to put their own health at risk to 
help their neighbors. We now have the opportunity to repay them for 
their courageous actions.
  H.R. 847--the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act will do just that. It 
will provide critical health monitoring and treatment and compensate 
these angels of mercy for their economic sacrifices.
  We are pleased that this bill is revenue neutral. But we could never 
place a monetary value on the bravery and service of these heroes. I 
urge my colleagues in the House to do right by these brave Americans. 
Passing this bill will be another noble act in our nation's proud 
heritage.

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