[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1581-E1582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 SEPTEMBER 11, 2002: TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2002

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, the United States of America is founded on 
the fundamental principle that all citizens have the inalienable right 
to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  The United States of America stands as a beacon of freedom and 
opportunity for everyone regardless of race, creed or religious belief.

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  The strength and vitality of the United States of America is in the 
diversity of its people, the diversity of its ideas, the freedom to 
express those ideas and the opportunity to achieve one's potential and 
direct one's destiny.
  Mr. Speaker, these ideals and principles are absolute and will not be 
surrendered or weakened by the cowardly acts of terrorists who fear the 
sunshine of freedom and the responsibility it brings.
  Let us forever remember that the date September 11 reaffirms the 
principles for which the United States of America was founded and that 
on this day each year freedom shall ring from every community in this 
great land and the Voice of America will be heard around the world.

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