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


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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                              LADY LIBERTY

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                         HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 24, 2001

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks 
of September 11, 2001, everyone's thoughts and prayers are with those 
whose lives have been forever altered by this tragedy. Several days 
after the attack, I received a copy of a poem entitled ``Lady Liberty 
Still Stands Tall.'' It was written by a good friend, Dr. Ken Webster. 
I wanted to share this touching poem with my colleagues.

                     Lady Liberty Still Stands Tall

                        (By Kenneth E. Webster)

     The New York Harbor was attacked,
     As the twin towers came tumbling down.
     With Lady Liberty standing by,
     She sheds a tear and a frown.

     I've watched this harbor over 100 years,
     And welcomed thousands to our shores.
     The tired, poor and huddled masses,
     As I lift my lite beside the golden door.

     People come from all over the world,
     Yearning for a life that is free.
     They could count on safe harbor here,
     For our democracy is the key.

     But on September 11 the year 2001,
     Some terrorists attack--what a pity.
     I saw them fly right past my torch,
     As others who visit New York City.

     I could see the terror in the eyes,
     Of everyone on board the plane.
     It headed straight for the twin towers,
     Soon to inflict them all with pain.

     I saw the terrible crash occur,
     I couldn't believe my eyes.
     The buildings exploded into the sky,
     And I knew many would lose their lives.

     I've never cried here in the harbor,
     I've always remained straight and strong.
     But today my tears cover the world,
     As terrorists perform a terrible wrong.

     But I'm still standing for all to see,
     That America is the land of the free.
     We'll survive as we have before,
     And I'll stay here for all to see.

     

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