[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1878]
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    RELATING TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON 
                           SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and honor the more 
than 3,000 lives that were lost on one of the most tragic days in our 
history, September 11, 2001. Four years after this dreadful day, our 
Nation continues to mourn the loss of so many friends and family 
members, whose lives were cut short by previously unthinkable acts of 
terror.
  In remembrance of the bravery of the passengers and crew on United 
Airlines Flight 93, I strongly supported Senate Concurrent Resolution 
26, which pays tribute to their heroic efforts. Their decisive and 
brave decision to overtake the September 11 terrorists likely saved the 
lives of countless Congressional Members and staffers, as well as the 
U.S. Capitol or White House from almost certain destruction.
  The San Jose community I represent was especially saddened by the 
loss of Captain Jason Matthew Dahl, the pilot of Flight 93 and a true 
American hero. Jason grew up in San Jose, and his parents used to 
deliver milk to Hillsdale Elementary School, where I served as 
principal. His courage and the courage of the passengers and crew of 
Flight 93 was reflective of the spirit displayed in abundance by so 
many Americans that day. Establishing a memorial as called for in 
Senate Concurrent Resolution 26 will be a permanent tribute to the 40 
selfless individuals of Flight 93 who overcame fear and mobilized into 
action to defend their fellow Americans.
  I hope that Congress will show that same kind of strength and focus 
in defense of our homeland. The campaign against terrorism will be a 
long-term engagement, but we owe it to the families of the victims of 
9/11 to use all appropriate tools to ensure that such a tragedy will 
never happen again.

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