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ewart - statement to the house judiciary committee on the september 11th victim compensation fund
1 i want to thank mr. collins and mr. nadler for putting this together. but, as i sit here today, i can’t help but think what an incredible metaphor this room is for the entire process
2 that getting health care and benefits for 9/11 first responders has come to.
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behind me: a filled room of 9/11 first
4 responders.
5 and in front of me: a nearly empty congress.
6 sick and dying, they brought themselves down here to speak -- to no one.
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it’s shameful.
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it’s an embarrassment to the country
9 and it is a stain on this institution.
partially visible text below: ...country should be ashamed of...

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