Political Quotes

“today we gather together as one people united in observance of the greatest tragedy in American history. We do so mournful of the staggering loss of life we suffered that terrible day one year ago and humbled by the heroes whose courage lifted the spirit of a grieving nation. The attacks of September 11 offered us a grim view of the evil capacity of mankind, just as it showed us the triumph of the human spirit and the resilience of the American people. In the heroism of the firemen and policemen of New York, who rushed into burning buildings without regard to their own lives, we saw barbarism met with humanity. In the bravery of Pentagon personnel, who pulled their wounded comrades from the fiery ruins, we saw wickedness met with honor. And in the defiance of the passengers of Flight 93, who sacrificed their lives to deny victory to murderers, we saw cowardice met with valor. While a year has passed since the Twin Towers fell and the symbol of America's military strength was breached, we remain numb to the magnitude of the suffering wrought by evil men. And while our grief subsides with time, it never leaves us completely. The emotions that swept over us that awful day--horror, sadness, fear, and anger--still come creeping back to remind us that the scars of September 11 will never fully heal. But just as the terrorists dealt us a grievous wound, they also succeeded in uniting the American people like never before.”