Thomas Mott Osborne: “this past week the response of Congress and the American people has been tremendous. We have seen patriotism…”

“this past week the response of Congress and the American people has been tremendous. We have seen patriotism, bipartisanship, and spiritual renewal, which has been unprecedented in our lifetime. The focus of Congress has been on the best interests of the country, not on personal ambition or party superiority. The key question is this: What will our focus be next week, next month, and next year? The best thing that we can do as a Congress to combat terrorism is to, first, display unity of purpose, to serve the national interests above all else; second, provide total commitment, staying power over the coming months and years. This is not going to be a sprint; it is going to be an endurance race. And victory will not go to the swiftest, but to those who have the most resolve and the most commitment. Third, I think we must support the administration and the military and avoid micromanaging. We cannot become military and tactical experts from this floor. The Nation will be watching. Our enemies will be watching. Congress will set the tone, one way or another.”