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On the recordSeptember 11, 2001
Mr. Speaker, yesterday this nation, our citizens and really the entire civilized world witnessed what is arguably the most barbaric action against humankind on this Earth since the dawn of civilization, save maybe the Holocaust. Mr. Speaker, I think if anyone who has been listening for the last 6 hours or so has any doubt that this Congress, speaking on behalf of our constituents, has the total and complete resolve of them, our constituents, and this Nation, to take whatever action is necessary to revenge and to stamp out terrorism where it exists anywhere in the world, they must be reassured by what they have heard. I want to join in expressing my profound sorrow for those who lost their lives, their families, and all of the innocent people who were used as instruments of evil yesterday. I would just simply say that the resolve of this Congress and what the President said last night should send a clear and unmistakable signal all around the world that, yes, this country was changed yesterday, and, yes, the world was changed.
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John Tanner
Tennessee

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Addressing the September 11 attacks and the need for a strong response against terrorism.

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