[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1285]
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                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2013

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House to observe a 
moment of somber remembrance for the 12th anniversary of the September 
11th attacks on the United States.
  Twelve years ago, nearly 3,000 innocent men and women in New York, 
Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania perished when our nation suffered 
its worst terrorist attack in our history.
  While together we have moved a decade beyond that tragedy, the 
memories of September 11th will forever be with us. All across the 
country, Americans are coming together for what has become a day of 
service and remembrance. As we take the time to reflect today, we are 
reminded that what unites us is far stronger than what divides us, and 
that the courage and perseverance of the American people should never 
be underestimated.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to not only join me in remembering 
those who lost their lives, but to also remember the many first 
responders, members of the military and ordinary citizens who answered 
the call of duty.

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