[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 11, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H5496]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   ADVERSITY DOES NOT DIVIDE AMERICA

  (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, in the wake of these 
attacks on American soil, the United States of America must retaliate 
with force. Yesterday's acts of cowardice signify an act of war, and we 
will fight this war to win.
  Adversity does not divide America; it strengthens us and propels us 
into unprecedented unity. These cowards have failed.
  Mr. Speaker, our America is much more than the buildings and 
monuments that grace our soil. America is a nation of great people, 
joined by the love of country and the belief in freedom and liberty. 
This can never be extinguished.
  The loss of life is devastating and has impacted all walks of 
American life. Our rescue workers, including police and firefighters, 
have suffered great loss. They are heroes, and have bravely sacrificed 
their lives to save those suffering from these cowardly acts committed 
by these evil individuals.
  This tragic event has mobilized America like never before. Our 
patriotic spirit has been resurrected, and this will be prove to our 
enemy's demise.
  God bless America.

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