[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
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       PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACK

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2016

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of those who 
lost their lives in terrorist attacks that occurred fifteen years ago 
on September 11, 2001. I was blocks away from the World Trade Center on 
that morning and will never forget the horror we faced in New York 
City. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in a senseless act of 
hatred. As we reflect on that terrible tragedy, we are reminded of the 
resiliency of the people of New York and our Country as a whole.
  Today, we honor their memories and thank our brave first responders 
who selflessly rushed forward to save as many people as they could. 
While we can never fully express our gratitude for the sacrifices of 
the many police, fire and emergency personnel, we can come together as 
Americans and provide those heroes with the continued respect and care 
they deserve. The actions of the first responders are a testament to 
the power of working with one another.
  Although these attacks left us shaken, they did not destroy us. We 
were able to rebound and grow stronger. We put aside our differences 
and rose together as one nation. On that day, we were not concerned 
with past disagreements or misunderstandings or partisan politics. This 
year, on September 11, let us not only remember those we lost with 
moments of silence and memorial ceremonies. Let us also commemorate 
them by once again setting aside our differences and becoming united as 
Americans.

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