[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17347]
[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. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2002

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of the events of 
September 11th.
  One year ago America suffered a horrible act of terrorism in New 
York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Four planes, filled with 
innocent Americans, were turned into weapons at the hands of men filled 
with anger and hate, intent on bringing death and destruction to our 
great country. It is a day none of us will ever forget.
  As the United States moves forward, we must remember those who died 
on September 11th, as well as the acts of heroism, valor and courage 
displayed on that day and the weeks and months to follow. I continue to 
find inspiration in the efforts of all Americans who risked their lives 
to save and heal their neighbors, co-workers, and strangers in need.
  Let us also not forget the men and women in our armed forces who 
today are engaged in a campaign against terrorism, fighting to protect 
our freedom and seeking justice against those who attacked us. Their 
continued valor is a testament to the will and resolve of our great 
nation.
  We will continue to pray for the victims and their families as we re-
build the communities affected by those terrible acts of violence. 
Today, one year after this horrific act of terrorism, we, as Americans, 
re-affirm our highest beliefs in freedom, democracy and justice.

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