Bob Barr: “the grief millions of Americans are feeling today all across our great nation knows no boundaries. While I recognize the…”

“the grief millions of Americans are feeling today all across our great nation knows no boundaries. While I recognize the significance of the Congress making a statement for the record to condemn yesterday's attacks, I also recognize mere words ring hollow today to the millions of Americans who have lost so much. Lost in this tremendous tragedy were friends and loved ones, mothers and fathers, military personnel, firefighters, and police officers; innocent men, women, and children all. Over the days, weeks, and months ahead, all Americans must come together, work together, and do what they can, whether it is donating blood to a local blood bank or something as simple as thanking the brave men and women who put their lives on the line each day to ensure our safety and freedom. The grief and mourning all of us are feeling today however, must be balanced by our resolve to identify and take action against those responsible for these despicable and unprovoked acts of war. For these were not simple acts of terrorism or mere crimes. They were acts of war; a direct and deliberate attack against our country, our government, our economy, and our military. To that end, I disagree with those who believe we must bring these perpetrators "to justice." They should be destroyed, and destroyed with force so powerful that these vipers will no longer have the ability to rear their fangs towards our great nation again.”