Political Quotes

“this morning we in the Senate honor the memory of the victims of the September 11 attacks. Tomorrow, all Americans will take time from the regular course of their weekend to do the same--to reflect in their own personal way on the terrible events of 3 years ago. The essence of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, remains self-evident: The victims were innocent. They were simply going about their daily lives, working at their desks, answering emergency calls, traveling on business or vacation. All had families who loved them and still love them to this day. I think of Brenda Vandever of Farragut, TN. She lost her brother, Tony Karnes, in the attack on the World Trade Center Towers. Brenda recently said: I got over the car crash that my other brother died in, and I dealt with it when my mom and dad died. But Tony went to work that day thinking just like we do, that nothing is going to happen. You just don't get over that. We all feel a profound sadness for those who lost loved ones on that fateful day. There is little we can say or do to fill the immense void in their hearts. But we can hope and we can pray that one day the wounds of those who still hurt may heal. September 11 impressed upon us that life is a precious gift. Every life has a purpose. And I think we all have a duty to devote at least a small portion of our daily lives to ensuring that neither America nor the world ever forgets September 11.”