Lizzie Fletcher: “I rise to address this honorable body. Words fail to fully express our grief and fall short of describing our resolve as…”

“I rise to address this honorable body. Words fail to fully express our grief and fall short of describing our resolve as we respond to this act of barbary and violence against the free and innocent. Throughout our Nation's history, we along with the world watch and witness that during the darkest hours, America unites with exemplary character, strength and bravery. We witness a diverse Nation pulling together with tireless compassion towards those fallen, wounded and grieving. We also feel the swelling strength of a government, united to ensure that evil is answered with the goodness of justice so that freedom's peace and security prevail. Our prayers and resources are with all those grieving, and our gratitude and full support is with all of the men and women engaged in this unrelenting endeavor against the evil terror of those who harbor hate and violence. We reaffirm our unwavering support of President Bush and his able staff. We also extend our gratitude to NATO and other free and friendly nations who join us in our resolve to destroy not only the branches but the very roots of these intolerable acts of terror. Across from the battered walls of the Pentagon lay the graves of those who have given their all for freedom.”