[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5882]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           FIGHTING TERRORISM

  (Ms. McSALLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McSALLY. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is the anniversary of September 
11, 2001, when Islamist terrorists attacked our country, killing nearly 
3,000 innocent people.
  While that day brought terrible destruction, it also sparked a 
renewed sense of determination and unity that should not be forgotten.
  Today, we must recognize that the threat from Islamist extremism is 
as great as ever. We are in a generational fight against terrorists 
like ISIS who seek our complete destruction and that of our allies and 
our way of life. We must remain vigilant and have the courage and will 
to stand against this evil to protect Americans and ensure our enemies 
never have a chance to attack us again.
  This week, we remember Americans who lost their lives 14 years ago--
Americans like Aaron Jeremy Jacobs and Karol Ann Keasler, both born in 
Tucson, Arizona, and killed in New York City--and we remember the 
bravery and selfless acts of the first responders and ordinary citizens 
who put themselves in danger so that others may live.
  Our thoughts and our prayers continue to be with the family and 
friends of those who died.

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