On the recordSeptember 11, 2019
On the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Patriot Day, we remember Islamic extremist terrorists hijacked passenger jets to murder nearly 3,000 innocent Americans in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. It is sickening to think of the men and women and children who were slaughtered. Our remembrance promotes the legacy of the people who were mercilessly murdered. I am humbled and inspired by the strength and resilience, just as my colleague, Sheila Jackson Lee, of our country when we stand together to remember this mutual tragedy. Today, I remain inspired by Todd Beamer's heroic immediate response, ``Let's roll.'' This summer, I visited the sites of Islamic extremist attacks in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of 1994 and in Mumbai, India, of 2008. The brave people of America, Argentina, and India are prepared to stand together to resist further mass murder. On this day, we honor the lives of those affected by the attack. It is also a day to salute our military who served to protect our freedom and to deny Islamic extremists a safe haven in Afghanistan. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________
