Michelle Wu: “our nation was irrevocably changed that Tuesday morning, a year ago today. The past year has not been an easy one, but…”

“our nation was irrevocably changed that Tuesday morning, a year ago today. The past year has not been an easy one, but the American spirit has carried us through, and our democracy stands strong. Whether it's Bunker Hill, Pearl Harbor, or September 11, Americans have a tradition of turning disasters into launch points for a better future. Americans' and Oregonians' response on September 11th underscores the strength of our democracy and our commitment to community and freedom. One thousand Oregonians went to NYC soon after September 11th to show that we stand shoulder to shoulder. Hundreds of Oregonians are there today. Our nation has endured, and will, in spite of everything, thrive. Today, as we look back and remember who and what we have lost, we feel keenly the sense of security that we no longer take for granted. But we will not trade freedom for security. We will move forward together and build a future worthy of our courageous forbears, and all that they did to bring us to where we are today.”