[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17330]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               KEEPING FOCUSED ON KEEPING AMERICA STRONG

  (Mr. OSBORNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, this past week the response of Congress and 
the American people has been tremendous. We have seen patriotism, 
bipartisanship, and spiritual renewal, which has been unprecedented in 
our lifetime.
  The focus of Congress has been on the best interests of the country, 
not on personal ambition or party superiority. The key question is 
this: What will our focus be next week, next month, and next year?
  The best thing that we can do as a Congress to combat terrorism is 
to, first, display unity of purpose, to serve the national interests 
above all else; second, provide total commitment, staying power over 
the coming months and years. This is not going to be a sprint; it is 
going to be an endurance race. And victory will not go to the swiftest, 
but to those who have the most resolve and the most commitment.
  Third, I think we must support the administration and the military 
and avoid micromanaging. We cannot become military and tactical experts 
from this floor.
  The Nation will be watching. Our enemies will be watching. Congress 
will set the tone, one way or another.

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