[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21443]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                            HON. CONNIE MACK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     G1Thursday, September 10, 2009

  Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember those who lost 
their lives on September 11, 2001.
  This week, we remember the thousands who lost their lives on 
September 11. We remember their courage, their dreams and their spirit. 
Their families and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
  As we stand here, eight years later, the memories of that September 
morning remain very fresh, and we shall never forget those dreadful 
hours, days, weeks and subsequent months where the American spirit was 
put to the ultimate test.
  But we, as a Nation, are resilient and have showed the world our 
resolve. The dark shadows of terrorism did not, and will not crush the 
steadfast determination of the American people.
  Since that terrible day, we have shown the world that America remains 
vibrant, optimistic and resolute in our ideals of freedom and 
democracy.
  Our shining city on a hill continues as a beacon of freedom to the 
world.
  This anniversary also reminds us of the challenges we have ahead of 
us when it comes to the protection of freedom, security and prosperity. 
Tyrants across the region have not wasted any time in crushing personal 
freedoms and fomenting hate.
  Madam Speaker, this week we honor those who lost their lives on 
September 11. We honor them in our thoughts and prayers. We also honor 
them by imparting the significance of the day and the lessons we have 
learned as a Nation on to our children and grandchildren. Finally, we 
honor them by upholding the ideals of freedom, security, and prosperity 
that continue to make our country strong.

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