Deborah Koff Ross: “like all Americans, I was stunned, angered, and saddened by yesterday's unprecedented and unconscionable terrorist…”

“like all Americans, I was stunned, angered, and saddened by yesterday's unprecedented and unconscionable terrorist attacks in New York and here in our Nation's capital. Today is a time for all Americans to come together and pray for our country, for all the victims of this horrific tragedy and their families, and for all those working around the clock to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts that will get our Nation moving again. I am proud of the way that the people of New York City and Washington, D.C. and all across America have responded to these tragic events. As the details unfold, no doubt the number of casualties will be staggering, and we will have many questions to answer. Our country is in a state of shock, but we are resolved to not let these groups alter our Nation's livelihood. We will overcome this tragedy, and we will become a stronger Nation because of it. Mr. Speaker, yesterday's attacks were a threat, not only to our people, to our children, to our grandchildren, but to our freedom, and, indeed, the American way of life. Simply put, they were acts of cowardice that will not be tolerated. Our response should be swift and strong, one that will send a message, loud and clear, to terrorists around the world: we will not allow this to become the kind of country where our children and grandchildren will always fear, a fear of terrorism.…”