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HONORING THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
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HON. BARRY MOORE
of alabama
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 17, 2021
Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Madam Speaker, on September 11, 2021, our nation commemorated the twentieth anniversary of the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001. On this solemn occasion, I rise to remember the lives lost on that dark day and honor the sacrifices made in the two decades since.
America is a nation of patriots that choose to face danger head on when others run away. When terrorists hijacked four airplanes and carried out the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of the world, our nation came together to comfort, encourage, and ultimately defend one another. With two planes hitting the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the third plane hitting the Pentagon, and the fourth plane crashing in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, our first responders, including our law enforcement, firefighters, and other emergency personnel valiantly ran towards danger to save lives and prevent further destruction. We owe these heroes a great debt of gratitude, and without them, countless additional lives could have been lost.
The 9/11 attacks tragically cost the lives of almost 3,000 men, women, and children, and the following efforts to combat terrorism around the world resulted in the loss of over 7,000 servicemen and women. I am proud of the thousands of brave servicemen and women who answered the call to duty, and I'm especially proud of my constituents who have since served to defend the United States and protect the innocent around the globe. Without their heroism, the world would be a much darker place. We will always remember their sacrifice and bravery.
On this September 11th, communities across the United States, including in my hometown of Enterprise, Alabama, will gather to mourn the lives lost, honor the bravery of the American people, and dedicate themselves to ensuring that these sacrifices were not made in vain,
Madam Speaker, it is my honor to memorialize that solemn day in our history and pay tribute to those who lost their lives and sacrificed in service to our great nation. May the world also never forget that tragedy that occurred on the morning of September 11, 2001, or the strength and dedication of the United States of America.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 161
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