Political Quotes

“I rise today to express relief and gratitude that the federal government will finally take meaningful steps to shore up security at our airports and on our airplanes. The tragic events of September 11th left the residents of Massachusetts' Fifth Congressional District--whom I am privileged to represent--all too aware of the potential price of inadequate airport and airplane security. Two flights that fateful day departed from Logan Airport in Boston, bound for destinations in California. Instead, murderous terrorists armed with knives and box cutters hijacked those planes and used them to destroy the World Trade Center. 28 individuals from or with close connections to the Fifth Congressional District lost their lives due to these terrorist acts. Their families and friends mourn their loss and honor their memories--now and forever. We cannot replace or restore the loss endured that day. That is our permanent tragedy. But we can bring the perpetrators to justice, and we can prevent innocent American life from being taken again by terrorists. This is our obligation to all Americans and to the memories of those who died on September 11th--to put up our guard for good.”