18 years ago this week the epicenter of ground 0 makes todays program especially meaningful. I know many of you toured the museum last night, some for the first time. The events we chronicle here, the lives we remember and the aspirations we embrace for a world free from the scourge of terrorism are inextricably linked to the work of this committee and the topics you will discuss today. Here at the 9 11 memorial and museum we testify to the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on american soil and the single greatest loss of rescue personnel in a single event in american history. Our exhibitions and programs recount the collective experience of profound shock, unprecedented vulnerability and overwhelming grief caused by the attacks. Yet visitors take away more than a cautionary tale to remain vigilant to continued threats by sharing the manifold expressions of courage, compassion and service in response to 9 11. This museum also affirms the best of who we can be. As hum
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The hearing took place. In the national 9 11 memorial and museum in new york city, just ahead of the 18th anniversary of the attacks. You, chairman johnson, Ranking Member peters and Committee Members, my name is Alice Greenwald, resident of the ceo of the 9 11 memorial museum. On behalf of everyone associated with the memorial and the museum, i want to express our sincere gratitude for your commitment to securing the safety of our nation. We are honored to have secretaries chertoff, napolitano, and johnson here with us. And i want to thank each of you for your service to the nation. The decision to hold this public field hearing here, within a space defined by the remaining foundational structure of the World Trade Center at what was 18 years ago this week, the epicenter of ground zero, makes todays program especially meaningful. I know many of you toured the museum last night, some for the first time. Museum last night, some for the first time. The events we chronicle here, he lives
Democracy. , next on Affordable Housing before the House Financial Services Committee Topics include landuse regulation, zoning policies, homelessness, access to Affordable Housing in the role of congress and housing policy. The hearing is about two hours and 20 minutes. ■k ■h4e subcommittee on housing and insurance will come to order, the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time, this hearing i e affordability, government barriers and marketbased solutions. Without objection all members will have five legislative days wi submit entry materials to the chair for inclusion in the record, ilf recognize myself for five minutes to give an openingstate. Today the subcommittee will hold a hearing to discuss the lack of Affordable Housing in many communities across theng countr. In particular we will examine vel as marketbased solutions to bring down the cost of housing. Americans spend more on housing ■0 representing 33 of the familys budget. Families in many areas would love t
Speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2 30 yesterday afternoon, Police Responded to reports of gunfire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in parkland, florida, a great and safe community. There a shooter who is now in custody opened fire on defenseless students and teachers. He murdered 17 people and badly wounded at least 14 others. Our entire nation with one heavy heart is praying for the victims and their families. To every parent, teacher and child who is hurting so badly, we are here for you, whatever you need, whatever we can do, to ease your pain. We are all joined together as one american family. And your suffering is our burden also. No child, no teacher should ever be in danger in an american school. No parent should ever have to fear for their sons and daughters when they kiss them goodbye in the morning. Each person who was stolen from us yesterda