[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18415]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              RECOGNIZING THE LIBERTY BOY SCOUT TROOP 214

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2001

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Liberty Boy 
Scout Troop 214 for its work and sacrifice in honor of all the people 
who both survived and who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on 
September 11th, 2001, their families and their friends.
  These terrorist attacks mark a solemn moment in America's history. 
American men and women, civilians and soldiers, firefighters and 
police, mothers and fathers, were slain for a cause so terrible, so 
heinous, and so despicable that we find it unimaginable and 
indescribable. United, Americans seek to find meaning and hope in a 
seemingly hopeless and meaningless act. In the days since these 
terrible terrorist attacks, America has been shoulder-to-shoulder in a 
struggle to meet the challenges of a world that is a little less safe, 
a little scarier, and far less predictable. The efforts of 
organizations like the Liberty Boy Scout Troop 214 signify the 
commitment and concern of Americans everywhere. Our nation's strength 
does not lie in her military might but rather in the collective 
compassion of its people.
  Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Liberty Boy Scout 
Troop 214 has raised more than $6,000 by selling ribbons to assist in 
the rescue efforts and to provide for the grieving families. The 
patriotism and persistence of Boy Scout Troop 214 is a lasting memorial 
to the thousands of victims who perished in New York, Washington, and 
Pennsylvania.
  Through the days, weeks, and months ahead, all Americans must come 
together and do what they can to assist the nation's war effort. 
Whether it is giving blood, sending donations, praying for the 
thousands of grieving families, or simply saying thanks to the brave 
men and women who put their lives on the line each and every day so 
that we may be free, it is important that the American people are 
vigilant in their efforts to overcome this evil. Though our nation has 
witnessed unspeakable horror, America's virtues, determination, and 
faith continues to shine brightly on the world.
  I am confident that the United States will seek out those that harbor 
hatred, terror, and depravity in their hearts; and we will defeat them. 
This is a war that we must, can, and will win. May God bless the 
families and children grieving across this great nation and may God 
bless America.

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