[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21931]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2003

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, on this second September since the 
terrorist attacks of 2001, I think it is important to focus on what has 
kept our Nation strong.
  In the darkest hours of September 11, many of us reached out to our 
loved ones. We did not understand why we were being attacked but we did 
know to reach for those people important to us. Let this be the reason 
why we gather today and remember September 11, 2001.
  Those that harmed us on that day were attempting to steal from us our 
freedom. They did not succeed. They will not succeed. They will never 
take our spirit.
  That day 2 years ago, marks many things for many people. It is images 
of horror. It is feelings of sadness. It brings striking appreciation 
for the precious fragility that is life.
  For many of us, time will not wash away the hurt of that horrific 
moment. Though these things happened in New York, Washington, DC, and 
Pennsylvania, it was an attack on America. Through prayer and the 
support of our spouses and children, we survive. We move on. We 
persevere.
  Today let our prayers remain with the victims, their souls, and their 
families during this time of immeasurable sadness. Our Nation grieves 
with you.
  There are truly few moments in history when a Nation can agree the 
events of a day changed the world. September 11 is one of those days. 
Let us honor the people who gave their lives on September 11 and those 
both here and abroad who continue to work diligently to watch over us 
as we continue to go about our normal business. God bless America.

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