[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16948]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


   EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF TERRORIST 
    ATTACKS LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                               speech of

                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2002

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I wish to add my voice to the multitude of 
Members honoring our Nation and its heroes on September 11, 2002.
  Mr. Speaker, although I was back in my district taking part in events 
commemorating the impact September 11th has had on all of us, I would 
have voted ``Yes'' on passage of H. Con. Res. 464. Due to a technical 
mixup, my name was not added as a cosponsor of this worthy bill, and I 
wish to state my intention here that I fully support this resolution 
and its sentiments.
  As a former law enforcement officer, I know too well the toll such 
tragedy takes on individuals--their lives, their families, their 
future, and I know too well how difficult, yet how necessary it is to 
ensure like-minded individuals are prevented from carrying out further 
attacks.
  This resolution makes it clear that while the passage of a year has 
not softened our memories, it has shown that we will not bow down to 
terrorism.
  We must find those responsible for the deaths of so many--including 
my constituent Army Major Kip Taylor who perished in the Pentagon on 
that day a year ago--and ensure they face the consequences of their 
actions.
  September 11 brought out the worst in our enemies. Yet it also 
brought out the best in our citizens. That is what we are honoring 
today.