[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 135 (Tuesday, September 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REFLECTIONS ON SEPTEMBER 11

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                               speech of

                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN.  Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Virginia, 
Mr. Cantor for offering this resolution regarding the terrorist attacks 
of September 11, 2001 and urge my Colleagues to pass it without delay.
  For the families of the over 3,000 victims of the murderous attacks 
of September 11, 2001, every day is painful. This Sunday marks the 
tenth anniversary of the events that changed our Nation forever, as 
violent international extremists struck in the streets of Lower 
Manhattan, the fields of Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon.
  In addition to making the collective pledge to join together to 
protect our communities, we should never forget that on September 11, 
2001, we saw good rise in the face of evil, and heroes rise in the face 
of danger. Many ran into the face of danger to help others escape it.
  When the day was over, and as we learned that 700 New Jerseyans lost 
their lives, we witnessed neighbors and friends consoling one another 
and watched as Americans from all walks of life stood united, side by 
side waving the Stars and Stripes, and lighting candles to honor those 
missing or lost.
  As America rebounded, we responded to these acts of terrorism with 
the skill and spirit of our military and our intelligence community. 
The war we continue to fight abroad began without provocation and 
without warning. It was not a war of our choosing but it became our 
priority. It was the slaughter of innocents by people with a twisted 
sense of religion who play by no rules.
  So many of our heroes currently fighting terrorism across the globe 
put their lives on hold on September 11, 2001, to join the National 
Guard and Reserve, serve our country, and defend our freedom. They 
serve side by side as we speak with the active duty military, all 
volunteers, all dedicated, all courageous, all Americans. We are 
grateful for their service and sacrifice, and that of their families, 
each and every day.
  May God bless those who continue to defend our freedom, and may God 
continue to bless America.
  I urge adoption of the resolution.

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