[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 60 (Monday, May 13, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       APPRECIATION FOR THE SONG, ``WE UNITE,'' BY MS. BECKY COLE

 Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I am pleased to share with my 
colleagues in the Senate and the American people the song, ``We 
Unite,'' by Becky Cole. The strength and patriotism of Americans 
following the September 11 attacks inspired her to write and record 
this song. It captures our citizens' love for their country, its 
ideals, and its liberties. For me, this song is a reminder of those who 
are working to rebuild the buildings that were destroyed and reverse 
the economic consequences of that terrible day. It reminds me of the 
victims and their families' courage to carry on and live. This song 
also reminds me of our service men and women around the world who are 
defending our Nation.
  I ask to print in the Record the lyrics to Ms. Cole's song.
  The material follows:

                     A National Anthem ``We Unite''

                    (Words and Music by Becky Cole)

     From the depths of the graves we come now as one,
     Yielding our lives to an unselfish love.
     To expose that which is evil, to remove that which is dark,
     To lift up our flag as others burn and tear it apart.

     We will fight for justice,
     We will risk our lives for love,
     We'll rebuild America, with hope we'll stand as one.
     To the mighty God above us, we salute and pray,
     As one nation under God, we unite our lives today.

     Though the winds and the waves have swept across our land,
     Causing us to question the beliefs on which we stand.
     But now, we're a new nation, under the red, white and blue,
     A flag that stands for freedom and waves for me and 
           you.

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