[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16855]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                           ATTACK ON AMERICA

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                           HON. HENRY BONILLA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 11, 2001

  Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, yesterday was a day we never thought we 
would see in our lifetimes. Unfortunately, we are just learning the 
depths of the devastation. In the true American spirit, we are also 
learning about heroes across this country who rose to the challenge to 
save and comfort their fellow Americans.
  President Bush has the full support of this Congress. In the long 
days and months ahead, we must unite to follow through on his pledge to 
track down those responsible for these cowardly acts against the 
American people.
  Those who have declared war on the American people must now face the 
full might and power of the United States. Americans will stand strong 
and will not let these terrorists take our freedom.
  The men and women in our Armed Forces serve our country with brave 
hearts every single day. But today is a new day in their duty, a new 
day of a monolithic fight against evil. We must provide our military 
and intelligence agencies with the resources they need to win this 
fight.
  America must stand together with strength and resolve so America 
remains free, safe and secure. America must stand together in prayer 
for the lives that were lost. America will prevail and we will win.
  God Bless America.

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