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On the recordSeptember 11, 2001
we know that fear is one of the most powerful forces in the world today. Yesterday, the lowest of the low, the dregs of our international community, used fear to carry out inhumane acts on all of humanity. Today, we claim the truth that one force is greater than fear. That is love. Throughout the ages, love has conquered fear over and over again. Our love for our fellow man will overcome fear of these outrageous criminals. Our love of freedom will overcome our fear of tyranny. Our love of country will overcome our fear of terrorism. Our love of God will overcome our fear of Satan himself. Our love of goodness will overcome our fear of evil. Our love of peace will overcome our fear of war. Mr. Speaker, today we stand together, our President, the United States Congress, and 270 million people, mourning those lost, comforting those left behind, praying for our Nation at this dark hour. Yesterday, our House Chaplain, Father Daniel Coughlin, prayed that 'In God we trust,' our Nation's motto, but that today, may it be our strength. Much of our character has been born from adversity. An even stronger America must rise from the ashes of these fiery crashes so that good does once again triumph over evil. May the peace of God that passeth all understanding be with us now and forevermore.
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Zach Wamp
Tennessee

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Addressing the nation in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

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