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CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-5 2010-12-22 111 2     PASS THE 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS BILL HOUSE HOUSE ALLOTHER H8945 H8946 [{"name": "Donald M. Payne", "role": "speaking"}]   156 Cong. Rec. H8945 Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8945-H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PASS THE 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS BILL (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. PAYNE. This is my country! Land of my birth! This is my country! Grandest on Earth! I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold, For this is my country to have and to hold. [[Page H8946]] This is my country! Land of my choice! This is my country! Hear my proud voice! I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold, For this is my country to have and to hold. As a youngster in elementary school, I sang this song proudly many times. And nearly a decade ago, 9/11 responders embodied the American spirit proclaimed in this song when they dropped everything to help this country. These Americans paid the ultimate sacrifice and risked their health and lives when our country was attacked. Unfortunately, many have developed health issues as a result of their service. But my Republican colleagues believe that this treatment is too costly. The 9/11 Health and Compensation Act would provide monitoring and specialized treatment for those responders who were exposed to toxins during 9/11 and this bill is completely paid for. No responders questioned whether they should go in. Those American flag-wearing lapel Senators should vote for the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. ____________________

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