Madeleine Bordallo: “I rise today on the eve of the 6th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States of America that…”

“I rise today on the eve of the 6th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States of America that occurred on September 11, 2001, in support of House Resolution 643, and to join my colleagues in mourning the victims of those attacks and to commend all of those who displayed courage and heroism in the face of such a catastrophe that day and in the days that followed. Residents of New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, awoke six years ago to a day marked by cloudless, blue skies and fair, late-summer weather. Within hours, Americans--joined by citizens of virtually all of the world's countries--witnessed the senseless killing of over 3,000 innocent victims in the most horrific terrorist attack in modern history. Today, we remember those who perished on September 11, 2001. In doing so, we offer our continued support and heartfelt prayers to their families and loved ones. We also offer our deepest compassion and understanding to those individuals who bear the physical, mental, and emotional scars of having survived the attacks. We remember the victims, the survivors, the first responders, and the families touched by these tragedies. We remember, and we resolve to always carry the lessons of 9/11 as we work to prevent another attack and to bring justice to all who are responsible for perpetrating this act of terrorism.”