NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
quality in lower Manhattan and that's why the EPA's task force to ensure that our homes are safe
is so necessary."
"Today's announcement is a welcome step forward, and if properly carried out, it can help
residents of lower Manhattan breath easier at home, in school or at work," said Senator Hillary
Clinton. "I look forward to working closely with the City, EPA and FEMA to ensure that the
program is implemented quickly and effectively so that the public can be assured that their
environment is healthy and safe. People deserve to know that the air they breathe is safe --
indoors and out. That's why I held a hearing on the subject in February. I am pleased that the
task force for indoor air quality which I called for at that hearing has become a reality."
"I am pleased that the EPA is responding to our concerns, because addressing these issues is vital
to the well-being, stability and resurgence of the residential and business community here," said
Sheldon Silver, Speaker of the New York State Assembly.
"This is a huge task," added Ms. Kenny, "But I can assure you that we will not consider our job
complete until residents and the busint,:3 community of Lower Manhattan have regained a sense
of comfort in the place that they call home."
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