Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “today we remember. The pain has not subsided. The memories of those lost will not be forgotten. Today we honor their…”

“today we remember. The pain has not subsided. The memories of those lost will not be forgotten. Today we honor their lives and their sacrifice. The terrorists have failed. Blinded by their hatred, the true result of the attacks on September 11th were things they could never have anticipated. America responded with courage--not fear. America responded with love--demonstrated by the thousands of rescue workers. America responded with resolve--as we continue to hunt evil doers around the globe. We must pay our highest tribute to the unsung heroes who have labored this past year--our first responders, our men and women in the armed services. I also would like to thank our President for showing true leadership in the face of this challenge thrust upon us. Our job is not completed. While we have responded to the events of September 11th we have not taken the final step to ensure Americans are safe. We are faced with great decisions. But we do so with great resolve. We will continue to show that the values and principles America stands for--the values and principles our brave Americans died for-- will overcome those who would kill innocent civilians. God bless and keep those who were lost one year ago today. God bless America--beacon of freedom.”