[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5435-S5436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                       Remembering September 11th

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, today we mark the 18th anniversary of 
the September 11th attacks. We remember the nearly-3,000 people who 
lost their lives. We pray for all of the 9/11 victims and their 
families. We honor our 9/11 heroes. They were the brightest lights that 
day in the dark sky--our brave firefighters, police, service men and 
women. So many Americans gave their lives to save lives that day, and 
we pay tribute to them today.
  Congress has passed new laws to care for 9/11 first responders. We 
recently

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made the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund permanent. This ensures that all 
those who responded to the terror attacks and their families have peace 
of mind and first-rate healthcare.