Mike Enzi: “5 years ago we saw the face of evil cross our shores as a band of terrorists took control of four planes and used our…”

“5 years ago we saw the face of evil cross our shores as a band of terrorists took control of four planes and used our own technology against us to kill thousands of our fellow citizens. Plotting in secrecy and under the cover of darkness, in caves in the remote hills of Afghanistan, these terrorists planned to kill as many Americans as they could, destroying some carefully selected buildings that, to them, symbolized our Nation and our unique way of life. We all remember that day with great clarity and we will never forget where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news--a plane had crashed into one of the Trade Towers in what appeared to be a tragic accident. Then, a second plane struck the other tower. It was then clear that this was no accident. We were under attack. In the moments that followed a nation looked on in horror as we saw the face of bravery and courage under fire as the men and women of New York's police and fire departments responded to the attack in New York. They battled long and hard, against the odds, to come to the aid of those who were trapped in the towers. Sadly, in the effort to save those who were in desperate trouble, many of those first responders were also trapped in the towers as they weakened, and ultimately collapsed.…”