Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I think all of us send our condolences and prayers out to every American family that was harmed by this cowardly act to our Nation. We want the victims to know that none of them is alone. Every American grieves with them. We are standing beside them, and we will never, ever forget the Americans who fell yesterday. We have all been unified by this tragedy, and we will get through it together. Just as it has in every crisis before this, the strength of our faith will strengthen our Nation. Faith endures as the great and abiding source of our fortitude. Every American is grateful for the countless acts of heroism from the men and women who fought through the chaos to aid these victims. Their actions make all of us so proud to be Americans, and we salute their courage. Today this Chamber has no divisions. We stand united behind President Bush. Our President should use any and all means necessary to avenge the lives of our fallen countrymen. Yesterday, agents of evil may have declared war against freedom, but they failed to bend the iron of American resolve. Tempered by tragedy, our commitment to America's founding principles and the service of freedom has only grown stronger this afternoon. We are at war with the forces of terrorism.”