[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 115 (Thursday, September 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1564]
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   EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF TERRORIST 
    ATTACKS LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                               speech of

                           HON. DEBORAH PRYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2002

  Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the anniversary of 
the day our great nation was forever changed when terrorists attacked 
and killed thousands of Americans simply because they were American.
  Today, first and foremost, our Nation pays respect to the victims and 
their families. We stand united and remind them that one year has 
passed and still, we will never forget September the 11th.
  What happened to the United States on that infamous day brought out 
the best of the American spirit.
  The enemies who struck us grossly miscalculated the strength and 
resolve of the American people.
  They didn't know that our bonds of liberty, our bonds of freedom, and 
our bonds of democracy are stronger and run deeper than any individual, 
than any building, than any monument.
  As President Bush said, ``This country will define our times, not be 
defined by them. As long as the United States of America is determined 
and strong, this will not be an age of terror; this will be an age of 
liberty, here and across the world.''
  During this unprecedented time of great challenge, there will be no 
corner of the earth where the demons of September 11th will be safe 
from justice.
  America will continue to fight for the security of our great nation, 
and for peace in the world.
  We will never forget every firefighter, flight attendant, father and 
friend that died that infamous day. May God watch over their families 
and continue to bless America.

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