[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17195]
[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. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2001

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to 
express my support of H.R. 2882, to ensure that our public safety 
workers have coverage as a result of the recent terrorist acts. It is 
my belief that it is our responsibility to redress this situation in a 
timely fashion.
  At the onset of the horror that we experienced on the eleventh day of 
this month, a victory was won in the hearts of all Americans. These 
brave individuals are winning the War each and every second. True honor 
and patriotism shall be bestowed upon them. By now, we have all seen 
the bravery and extraordinary effort that the Fire Fighters and Police 
Officers in New York and Washington as well as the rescue workers in 
these areas. The amount of courage that has been displayed by these 
individuals is incredible and will forever be remembered. It is now our 
responsibility in light of the current circumstances to make sure that 
the families of these public safety workers feel the confidence that 
the Congress will help ease their burden. I commend each and every one 
of these workers and their commitment to excellence as shown over these 
events.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, join me in praising our fallen 
public safety officers for their extraordinary commitment to the 
community. They have earned and deserve our recognition, respect and 
praise. We will never forget these workers.

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