Daniel Inouye: “Madam President, 60 years ago our Nation was suddenly attacked by a force of planes. It devastated a part of America. We…”

“Madam President, 60 years ago our Nation was suddenly attacked by a force of planes. It devastated a part of America. We lost about 2,400 of our gallant sons. It was a moment of great tragedy, great sadness, but it was also a moment of great glory because, almost instantly, our Nation got together. Our Nation was never that united. Even during the war of the Revolution we were not that united. In the Civil War we were divided. But on this day, 60 years ago, America became one. And it was obvious that, notwithstanding the odds against us, we were going to be victorious. And we were. Today, we are debating a matter that happened on September 11. And I know that, though we may have used some harsh rhetoric, we will stand united, as we always have, and we will come forth with a measure that will be American in nature, one of which all of us can be proud.”