Kirk Watson: “Mr. Speaker, two years ago to the day after the tragic terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on…”

“Mr. Speaker, two years ago to the day after the tragic terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, this date will always be etched in the minds of every American as a new day of infamy, when over 3,000 innocent people lost their lives. My most heartfelt prayers go out to the victims, survivors, families, friends and the representatives who suffered losses on this tragic day. The debris has been cleared and buildings repaired, but none of us will ever forget the massive loss of lives and the real fear that confronted each of us on that fatal day. In particular, my thoughts and prayers go out to thousands of our Nation's first responders, our firemen and women, emergency medical personnel, our police officers, who selflessly put themselves in harm's way, and in numerous instances paid the ultimate sacrifice with their own lives. Despite these terrible events, we as a Nation must remain strong, and we have; we must persevere, and we have; and we must remain resolute in our thoughts and actions, that never again will this happen on America's soil.”