Walter B. Jones: “in December of 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Admiral Yamamoto reportedly said, ``I fear that…”

“in December of 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Admiral Yamamoto reportedly said, ``I fear that all we have done is awakened a sleeping giant.'' Yesterday, nameless, faceless cowards took aim on the people of the United States of America. They struck without warning with the hope that they could destroy the spirit of our great Nation. Let me say the giant is awake. The deplorable act reached deep into the heart of America and touched not only the families and friends of those who were killed in Washington and New York, but the lives of every citizen of the world who values freedom and democracy. It was not only an act of war, it was a crime against humanity. All Americans are hurting over the cruel and senseless act of these criminals, but the history of America is that her people are strong; and like every national tragedy that has gone before, this one will be answered. The American people demand justice and justice they shall have, not through cowardly acts of terrorism, but by pulling together as a Nation to do what is required. The cowards who initiated this act of war have failed. Rather than bring our country to her knees, the American giant has new strength.”