Sheila Jackson Lee: “I don't believe there is one American that will forget where they were on 9/11, that crisp morning with the bright sun…”

“I don't believe there is one American that will forget where they were on 9/11, that crisp morning with the bright sun shining. I was here in the United States Capitol when the unimaginable occurred. We could not have fathomed that the homeland would be attacked. I rise today to acknowledge the brave men and women who risked their lives and those that lost their lives, along with the families that still mourn. It is particularly important, now that we are in the backdrop of another terrorist act and another President has to rise to defend America. This Congress must also do so. But we must recognize, as well, that peace is an important value that Americans love. We are peace-loving. We must do that in the name of those who lost their lives on United Airlines Flight 93, American Airlines Flight 77, American Airlines Flight 11, and United Airlines 175. We must recognize that we were unsuspecting of this diaster. Therefore, our pledge to those who still mourn--those who have lost their father, mother, husband, wife, child, or friend--as we debate these serious times is we are reminded that there must be no one that terrorizes us and causes us to do the wrong thing. Whether we are Republicans or Democrats, I ask that on this day we hold a moment of personal silence, one that will reflect our love for those who were lost. Then, to take the words of George W.…”