[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1834]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RELATING TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON 
                           SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                               speech of

                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, as our nation continues to 
deliver relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, we pause to 
remember the victims of an earlier American tragedy on the fourth 
anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
  While grasping to comprehend the enormity of the natural disaster 
that has befallen the Gulf Coast region, Americans to this day still 
struggle to make sense of the terrorists' ruthlessness, their hatred of 
our core values of liberty, democracy and equality, as well as their 
capacity for the horrific atrocities they carried out against innocent 
men, women and children 4 years ago today.
  As we remember our loss on September 11th, we are also reminded of 
the strength of the human spirit when other crises arrived. Since the 
terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, we have 
witnessed a world united in action and sharing a common goal of helping 
those most in need in the aftermath of tragedy, including the tsunami 
in Southern Asia, the terrorist attacks in Spain and England, and now 
in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
  Our Nation continues to heal from September 11, 2001, but with firm 
resolve, we have moved forward to rebuild--never bowing to terrorist 
demands or allowing an unwelcome sense of vulnerability to permeate our 
lives. With even greater respect and admiration for our first 
responders, medical professionals and other heroes across our Nation, 
we honor their valor and sacrifices as they ease mankind's suffering 
and elevate humanity to new heights.
  On this day, Mr. Speaker, we will always remember and honor the 
Americans lost at the hands of terrorist attackers. This year, once 
again, we extend our deepest sympathies to their families, friends, and 
loved ones.

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