[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17181]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITED PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BENEFITS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 
  OFFICERS KILLED OR INJURED IN CONNECTION WITH TERRORIST ATTACKS OF 
                           SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                               speech of

                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2001

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full support of H.R. 2882 
expediting payments to the families of the brave public safety officers 
killed or injured in the line of duty during the heinous acts of 
terrorism against the United States which occurred on September 11, 
2001. Our Nation owes these heroic men and women our deepest gratitude 
and we extend to their families our sincerest and heartfelt sorrow for 
their loss. As our Nation comes to grips with the shocking enormity of 
these attacks, our dedicated public safety officers remain on the front 
line of the massive search and rescue efforts underway. They are 
leading a tireless search for our fellow citizens and for their fallen 
comrades. At this time of national tragedy, let us acknowledge the 
ongoing sacrifices that our Nation's brave public safety officers 
continue to selflessly endure in the name of freedom and humanity. And 
may the ultimate sacrifice of their comrades never be forgotten. We 
pray for the safety of our public safety officers and the safe return 
of their fellow officers who remain missing. I urge my colleagues to 
support this bill.

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