[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 132 (Thursday, October 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1795-E1796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO THE SALVATION ARMY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2001

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Salvation Army 
for its work and sacrifice in honor of all the people who both survived 
and who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11th 
2001, their families and their friends.
  These terrorist attacks mark a solemn moment in America's history. 
American men and women, civilians and soldiers, firefighters and 
police, mothers and fathers, were slain for a cause so terrible, so 
heinous, and so despicable that we find it unimaginable and 
indescribable. United, Americans seek to find meaning and hope in a 
seemingly hopeless and meaningless act. In the days since these 
terrible terrorist attacks, America has been shoulder-to-shoulder in a 
struggle to meet the challenges of a world that is a little less safe, 
a little scarier, and far less predictable. The efforts of 
organizations like the Salvation's Army signify the commitment and 
concern of Americans everywhere. Our nation's strength does not lie in 
her military might but rather in the collective compassion of its 
people.

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  Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Salvation Army has 
assisted stranded travelers while planes were grounded and provided 
food for people both downtown and at KCI when heightened security left 
people without a means to get home. The patriotism and persistence of 
the Salvation Army is a lasting memorial to the thousands of victims 
who perished in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
  Through the days, weeks, and months ahead, all Americans must come 
together and do what they can to assist the nation's war effort. 
Whether it is giving blood, sending donations, praying for the 
thousands of grieving families, or simply saying thanks to the brave 
men and women who put their lives on the line each and every day so 
that we may be free, it is important that the American people are 
vigilant in their efforts to overcome this evil. Though our nation has 
witnessed unspeakable horror, America's virtues, determination, and 
faith continues to shine brightly on the world.
  I am confident that the United States will seek out those that harbor 
hatred, terror, and depravity in their hearts; and we will clear them. 
This is a war that we must, can, and will win. May God bless the 
families and children grieving across this great nation and may God 
bless America.

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