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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Chris Magnotta, 9/11 Survivor, on Releasing Information about 9/11 Environmental Hazards

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      Chris Magnotta, a 9/11 survivor, testifies about the importance of releasing information to the public regarding the environmental hazards following the 9/11 attacks. He shares his personal experience of being in the World Trade Center during the attack and returning to work in downtown Manhattan afterwards, emphasizing the ongoing exposure to toxic substances.

      • Magnotta highlights the lack of documentation about the toxic substances released and calls for action to address this issue.
      • He mentions that tens of thousands of people, including himself and his wife, are ill as a result of the exposure.
      • Magnotta emphasizes the importance of releasing this information to support petitions for covering autoimmune and other diseases in the World Trade Center Health Program.