on the night 9-11-2001, when all the Members of the House and Senate gathered for that historic press conference to assure the American people that we had not run from the terrorists and were doing the business on behalf of the American people, that which we were elected to do, I was inspired to write these words and set them to music. I believe my song expresses much of the sentiments of the American people that we will and must respond when threatened or harmed. We will defend the deepest principles of freedom and our Nation's heritage. Especially on behalf of those brave people, our heroes: the firemen, policemen, emergency medical teams, our postal workers, the Pentagon workers, and those who were aboard the hijacked planes, HERE WE COME! With you in our minds, and in our hearts, and for everything which this country stands! ``HERE COMES AMERICA!'' The greatest of all nations, where freedom was born through wars and sacrifices tested, tried and weary worn. We stand for truth and justice, and our aim is strong and sure. The red, white and blue waves on for freedom we shall endure Here comes America on strong. God bless America's her song. United more than ever now. In prayer to God we humbly bow for freedom's cause we will not fail. Over fear we shall prevail. Let Old Glory Wave. HERE COMES AMERICA When liberty is threatened, we'll defend the people's will. Though heroes have fallen, our resolve we shall fulfill.
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Reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001, and expressing patriotic sentiments.
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