[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 179 (Thursday, December 10, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H9215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         THANKS TO THE SPEAKER

  (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 
express my profound appreciation to the Speaker for his recent 
acknowledgement that he expects the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and 
Compensation Reauthorization Act to be part of the omnibus bill.
  I thank Leader Pelosi for her steadfast commitment and leadership in 
support of this important lifesaving legislation.
  I am grateful to every single Democratic Member of this Congress, all 
of whom are cosponsors of this important legislation, and the many 
Republicans who are sponsors of this bill. All of them have helped us 
to live up to our commitment that: ``We will never forget.''
  Heroic first responders and survivors of 9/11--men and women from all 
50 States and nearly every Congressional District--will now be able to 
breathe a little easier, and will certainly have a much happier holiday 
season when this bill is finally across the finish line. This is how 
Congress can, and should, work in a bipartisan way, doing the right 
thing more often.
  Happy holidays and Happy New Year. Now, when do we vote on this 
important lifesaving legislation.

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