[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21306]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS

  (Mr. LANCE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the eighth anniversary of the 
September 11 terrorist attacks on our Nation, we honor those innocent 
people who perished on that terrible day and extend our continued 
prayers and sympathy to their loved ones. We remember the tremendous 
heroism and self-sacrifice of so many in New York, the Pentagon, and on 
a plane over Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Closer to home in New Jersey, 
communities across the Garden State remember those who perished and pay 
tribute to the distinguished service of the brave police officers, 
firefighters and first responders who answered the call and, in some 
cases, never returned home.
  Today I come to the floor of the House to pay my special respect to 
the 81 New Jersey families in the Seventh Congressional District who 
lost loved ones as a result of the tragic terrorist attacks. To these 
families I say, we will never forget the sacrifices you and others have 
paid and continue to pay. I hope all Americans will pause tomorrow and 
take a moment to reflect on the tragedy of 9/11, to remember the 
victims, the heroes, and all the loved ones they left behind, while 
paying tribute to the men and women who serve and defend us today 
against the dangers we still face.
  May God continue to bless the United States of America.

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