[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Pages 13351-13352]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            REMEMBERING 9/11

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, 12 years ago more than 100 Members of 
Congress from both parties stood together on the Capitol steps to show 
our sympathy, solidarity, and resolve. Those of us who were there will 
never forget it. Later this morning Members will gather on the same 
steps to remember once again those who died and to recommit ourselves 
to our national ideals--together. Our Nation always pulls together in 
difficult moments;
9/11 showed us that. It is important we remember it.
  I look forward to joining congressional leaders and others out on the 
same steps shortly, on this day that has rightly become a very solemn 
one throughout our country.
  We remember today all those who were killed as well as the families 
they left behind. We remember them with renewed sorrow. We remember all 
who lost their lives or who have been injured in the line of duty 
defending our freedoms since 9/11.
  Today, we remember the resolve we shared on a clear September morning 
12 years ago.
  In the days and months that followed the attacks of 9/11, we did not 
cower. We took the fight to the terrorists, while here at home we 
opened our doors, our wallets, and our hearts to those around us. We 
persevered. We maintained what was and is best about our country. And, 
together, we will continue to do so as long as this struggle continues.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.

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