[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18220]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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

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                               speech of

                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, we will never forget the events of 
September 11, 2001--where we were, how we felt and how the America 
people came together as one Nation, undivided.
  On the third anniversary of this tragedy, we again stand together to 
honor the victims and their loved ones, and to pay tribute to the women 
and men who continue to protect and defend our Nation at home and 
around the world.
  As the American people move forward, we also know our lives have 
forever been changed. We understand the threat of terrorism is a 
reality that must be confronted and prevented. Yet, the spirit of this 
strong, proud Nation will overcome this threat and prevail against 
adversaries who attempt to harm us.
  As we look to the future, we must not forget the past. We must 
understand how and why the events of 9/11 happened and we must remain 
determined to keep our homeland and our families safe and secure. And, 
forever, we must remember the 3,000 men and women who lost their lives 
on this tragic day--they are forever enshrined in the memory of our 
nation.

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