[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 125 (Thursday, September 11, 2003)]
[Senate]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 224--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE SECOND 
   ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON 
                           SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

  Mr. FRIST (for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Reid, Mr. 
Akaka, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Allard, Mr. Allen, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bayh, Mr. 
Bennett, Mr. Biden, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Bond, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Breaux, Mr. 
Brownback, Mr. Bunning, Mr. Burns, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Campbell, Ms. 
Cantwell, Mr. Carper, Mr. Chafee, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. 
Cochran, Mr. Coleman, Ms. Collins, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Corzine, 
Mr. Craig, Mr. Crapo, Mrs. Dayton, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Dole, Mr. 
Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Enzi, 
Mr. Feingold, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Graham of Florida, 
Mr. Graham of South Carolina, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Hagel, Mr. 
Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hollings, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. 
Inouye, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Kohl, 
Mr. Kyl, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mr. 
Lieberman, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Lott, Mr. Lugar, Mr. McCain, Ms. Mikulski, 
Mr. Miller, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. 
Nelson of Nebraska, Mr. Nickles, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed, Mr. Roberts, Mr. 
Rockefeller, Mr. Santorum, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sessions, Mr. 
Shelby, Mr. Smith, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Specter, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Stevens, 
Mr. Sununu, Mr. Talent, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Warner, and Mr. 
Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 224

       Whereas on the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists 
     hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two 
     of them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New 
     York City, and a third into the Pentagon in Arlington, 
     Virginia;
       Whereas the valor of the passengers and crew on the fourth 
     aircraft, which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, 
     prevented it from also being used as a weapon against 
     America;
       Whereas thousands were killed and injured as a result of 
     these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four 
     aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in the 
     Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders;
       Whereas September 11, 2001 stands as the deadliest 
     terrorist attacks ever perpetrated against the United States;
       Whereas by targeting symbols of American strength and 
     success, these attacks were intended to assail the 
     principles, values, and freedoms of the United States and the 
     American people, to intimidate the Nation and all who stand 
     with us, to weaken the national resolve; and bend our will to 
     their grotesque cause;
       Whereas in the darkest moments after the attacks, American 
     men and women demonstrated extraordinary courage and 
     compassion;
       Whereas local, State, and Federal leaders set aside 
     differences and worked together to provide for those who were 
     attacked and to protect those who remained;
       Whereas nations around the world provided material support 
     and moral support to the United States as it recovered from 
     the terrorist attacks; Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate--
       (1) recognizes September 11 as both a day to remember those 
     taken so suddenly and so ruthlessly, and a day for Americans 
     to recommit themselves to our great national purpose;
       (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the countless 
     innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist 
     attacks, their families, friends, and loved ones;
       (3) honors the heroic actions of first responders, law 
     enforcement personnel, State and local officials, volunteers, 
     and others who aided the innocent victims and, in so doing, 
     bravely risked their own lives and long-term health;
       (4) extends its deepest gratitude to the members of the 
     Armed Forces serving both at home and abroad who are 
     defending the United States from future attack;
       (5) praises the people of the United States for their 
     patriotism, compassion, prayers, and generosity in donating 
     time and money to support the innocent victims of the 
     September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, 
     friends, and loved ones;
       (6) expresses thanks and gratitude to the foreign leaders 
     and citizens of all nations who have assisted and continue to 
     stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism 
     in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist 
     attacks; and
       (7) reaffirms that the United States Senate will honor the 
     memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the 
     September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and will act to defend 
     the citizens of the United States in the face of all future 
     challenges.

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