Political Quotes

“I rise to add my voice in our united support for the Joint Resolution we are adopting today. American citizens, American aircraft, American buildings have been brought down by barbaric terrorist attacks. Yet the American people, we as their elected representatives, and our free and open society stand unbowed and united. America's spirit and resolve remain strong. Today, we express condolences to those who suffered unspeakable loss. The victims and their families are in our thoughts and prayers. We commend the rescuers, working even now to save lives, the brave firemen and police, doctors and nurses and generous volunteers helping others and giving blood. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which my Appropriations subcommittee funds and oversees, is coordinating Federal assistance. Director Albaugh and FEMA have mobilized urban search and rescue teams. A top-notch team from Montgomery County and 7 others from around the country are hard at work at the Pentagon and in New York. All 20 other teams are ready to go. FEMA has also mobilized Army medical support, the Army Corps of Engineers to help debris removal, and Army mortuary teams. We are cooperating to confront this tragedy with President Bush and the Administration, within Congress, and with allies around the world. We condemn these barbaric attacks. We are committed to tracking down the terrorists, punishing them and those who harbor them, and preventing future attacks.”