[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16753]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      CONDEMNING TERRORIST ATTACK

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I join the countless others in this 
Chamber, in this great Nation, and throughout the world in expressing 
condolences to the families of the victims of yesterday's deplorable 
attack. Our thoughts and our prayers are with them.
  Mr. Speaker, I also feel a sense of pride for the strength of 
character and humanity shown by the American people, strength which is 
shining as a beacon of light, guiding us through this time of darkness 
and sorrow.
  The response of our President, the U.S. Government, and our American 
society is a testament to this Republic and to our free and democratic 
system of government. It demonstrates that democracy will always 
triumph over terrorism. Through the ash-filled sky of New York City, 
Lady Liberty's torch pierces through as a reminder of American resolve.
  I express my full support to the President, his national security 
team, our military, our intelligence officials as they develop a swift, 
precise and unequivocal response to the perpetrators of these heinous 
acts, as well as against those who made it possible by providing them 
with safe haven, training areas and funding.
  We will prevail. God bless the United States of America.

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