Political Quotes

“16 years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our Nation unites once again to honor the Americans killed on that horrific day. Our minds are filled with the haunting images of the burning towers, the crumbling structure of the Pentagon, and the smoking field in Pennsylvania. That dark day drastically changed the course of our Nation, and we will always remember where we were when we first heard the news that our country was under attack. But 9/11 did not change who we are or the values we hold so dear. Amid the heartbreak and devastation, our citizens showed abounding courage, kindness, and love of country. In New York City, Arlington, and the scarred field in Shanksville, American flags were placed atop the rubble as symbols of determination in the face of evil. We will always remember the innocent lives lost in the attacks, and we will forever be grateful for the brave first responders who ran toward danger to help those in need. We should also remember the significant work of the men and women of the U.S. Strategic Command in Nebraska during this national emergency. Today, I want to recognize and honor what happened at STRATCOM on 9/11. On that fateful day, STRATCOM's staff at Offutt Air Force Base, along with military personnel at several other U.S. bases, woke up expecting to strategize a response to a major attack against the United States. Days earlier, they had begun Global Guardian, an annual training exercise performed by the U.S.…”