Thirteen years ago, terrorists killed thousands of innocent people and caused immeasurable grief to victims and survivors. Our country suffered a terrible loss that day. Nearly 3,000 lives were cut too short—nearly 3,000 holes were left in the hearts of Americans. My sympathies go out to all those who suffered losses on that awful day, and to the friends and family of those who have since lost their lives defending our freedom and liberty. My thoughts and prayers are with you. However, the memories of that day also include selfless acts of patriotism and courage, from the first responders who reported to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, to the passengers aboard United Flight 93, to the heroes in our military, counterterrorism, and intelligence communities. Today, we reflect on the American spirit that is brightly shining in the aftermath of tragedy. It’s a time to honor the selfless acts by so many as they rushed toward the scenes of chaos. It’s a time to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in a senseless act of terrorism. It’s a time to honor those who continue to fight for our freedoms every day. It’s an annual reminder of the dangers our country still faces in rooting out terrorism. We learned a lot about our country that day 13 years ago-- most importantly, that nothing can shake the American people’s commitment to freedom and liberty. We will never forget. -Sen. Chuck Grassley
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:58:15 +0000
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