Angie Craig: “Today I am introducing the Victims of Terrorism Relief Act of 2001, to provide tax relief for the innocent victims of…”

“Today I am introducing the Victims of Terrorism Relief Act of 2001, to provide tax relief for the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks against our Nation last Tuesday, September 11. Last week's attack was unlike any event in our Nation's history. It was an act of war committed on U.S. soil, and more, with innocent civilians cold-bloodedly selected as the principal targets and even strapped to the weapons. I am confident that, under the leadership of our Commander-in-Chief, and with broad and deep support, across our country and, on a bipartisan basis, here in Congress, we will win this war decisively. A significant part of our response also must be compassion for the survivors of those victims of the first day of this war. Our tax code has long recognized that compassion demands we extend a helping hand by providing relief to our military heroes killed in combat. Today, sadly, we recognize the need to extend similar comfort and relief to the families of civilian victims whose lives have been taken.”