Sanford Bishop: “Mr. Speaker, so far, nothing our country has done to deter terrorism has worked on an enduring basis. In spite of our…”

“Mr. Speaker, so far, nothing our country has done to deter terrorism has worked on an enduring basis. In spite of our intelligence operations, retaliatory strikes, and a few arrests and trials, the murderous attacks have continued unabated and have escalated in severity culminating in yesterday's slaughter of thousands of our citizens. Unless our nation unites behind a more forceful and relentless cause of action, whatever the risk may be, we may never be free of this evil threat; and we will continue to pay a terrible price. Mr. Speaker, many of us have been touched personally by this tragedy. One of my former staff members, Brittley Wise Salinardi, is the wife of the property manager of the World Trade Center, Rich Salinardi. Rich is missing and Brittley is devastated with anxiety, having no word of his fate. Our prayers are with these extraordinary young people and their families and with all those who have been touched and who have suffered so grievously from yesterday's attack. Let us stand together to rid the world of the evil forces responsible for the war they are waging against humanity. I support this resolution. Let us rid the world of this scourge of terrorism and make those responsible pay the price.”