Marcy Kaptur: “I thank our able leaders, the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), and…”

“I thank our able leaders, the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), and rise in strong support of this bipartisan resolution condemning yesterday's reprehensible acts of terrorism perpetrated against the people of the United States and freedom-loving people everywhere. Americans stand united in our firm resolve to seek out those responsible for this carnage and to bring them to justice before the entire international community. Our citizenry's valor, their order, and their dignity in face of this overwhelming tragedy shines to the whole world. Across America, our people are helping one another, honoring the dead, healing the injured, donating blood, picking up the wreckage and building for a new day. Across our world, words of encouragement pour into our Capitol. Tonight I wish to read some of these words into the record. From Russia: Dear Congresswoman: All of us in Russia, just the same as throughout the world, express our deepest condolences over the terrible losses suffered in the United States. We believe that this tragedy affects us all. We share the pain of the lost lives and know that we must unite our efforts to do everything in our power for this to never happen again. We should forget about all our differences, and focus together on the critical issues that need to be resolved in the world today. Our prayers are with you.--Andrei and all your other brothers and sisters in Russia.”