[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 224 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 224

  Expressing the sense of the Senate on the second anniversary of the 
   terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 11, 2003

   Mr. Frist (for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Reid, Mr. 
Akaka, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Allard, Mr. Allen, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bayh, Mr. 
Bennett, Mr. Biden, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Bond, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Breaux, Mr. 
    Brownback, Mr. Bunning, Mr. Burns, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Campbell, Ms. 
  Cantwell, Mr. Carper, Mr. Chafee, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. 
Cochran, Mr. Coleman, Ms. Collins, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Corzine, 
Mr. Craig, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Dayton, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Dole, Mr. 
 Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Enzi, 
 Ms. Feingold, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Graham of Florida, 
 Mr. Graham of South Carolina, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Hagel, Mr. 
   Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hollings, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. 
 Inouye, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Kohl, 
   Mr. Kyl, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mr. 
Lieberman, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Lott, Mr. Lugar, Mr. McCain, Ms. Mikulski, 
  Mr. Miller, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. 
Nelson of Nebraska, Mr. Nickles, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed, Mr. Roberts, Mr. 
Rockefeller, Mr. Santorum, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sessions, Mr. 
 Shelby, Mr. Smith, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Specter, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Stevens, 
Mr. Sununu, Mr. Talent, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Warner, and Mr. 
  Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the Senate on the second anniversary of the 
   terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Whereas on the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked and destroyed 
        four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the twin towers of the 
        World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon in 
        Arlington, Virginia;
Whereas the valor of the passengers and crew on the fourth aircraft, which 
        crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, prevented it from also being used 
        as a weapon against America;
Whereas thousands were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, 
        including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the 
        World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders;
Whereas September 11, 2001, stands as the deadliest terrorist attacks ever 
        perpetrated against the United States;
Whereas by targeting symbols of American strength and success, these attacks 
        were intended to assail the principles, values, and freedoms of the 
        United States and the American people, to intimidate the Nation and all 
        who stand with us, to weaken the national resolve; and bend our will to 
        their grotesque cause;
Whereas in the darkest moments after the attacks, American men and women 
        demonstrated extraordinary courage and compassion;
Whereas local, State, and Federal leaders set aside differences and worked 
        together to provide for those who were attacked and to protect those who 
        remained; and
Whereas nations around the world provided material support and moral support to 
        the United States as it recovered from the terrorist attacks: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States Senate--
            (1) recognizes September 11 as both a day to remember those 
        taken so suddenly and so ruthlessly, and a day for Americans to 
        recommit themselves to our great national purpose;
            (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the countless 
        innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 
        their families, friends, and loved ones;
            (3) honors the heroic actions of first responders, law 
        enforcement personnel, State and local officials, volunteers, 
        and others who aided the innocent victims and, in so doing, 
        bravely risked their own lives and long-term health;
            (4) extends its deepest gratitude to the members of the 
        Armed Forces serving both at home and abroad who are defending 
        the United States from future attack;
            (5) praises the people of the United States for their 
        patriotism, compassion, prayers, and generosity in donating 
        time and money to support the innocent victims of the September 
        11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, friends, and loved 
        ones;
            (6) expresses thanks and gratitude to the foreign leaders 
        and citizens of all nations who have assisted and continue to 
        stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism in 
        the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; and
            (7) reaffirms that the United States Senate will honor the 
        memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the 
        September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and will act to defend 
        the citizens of the United States in the face of all future 
        challenges.
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