[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17191]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2001

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, due to the tragic acts of 
terrorism that occurred in New York, today I joined President Bush, 
along with the majority of the New York delegation, to view the scene 
of destruction and witness firsthand the incredible recovery effort. 
Unfortunately, I was unable to return to Washington to cast my vote for 
H.R. 2888. Had I been present, I would have supported this important 
emergency appropriation measure that helps set New York City on the 
path to restoration.

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