Pelosi Remarks at September 11 Congressional Remembrance Ceremony

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Republican Leader John Boehner, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and Members of Congress were joined by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for a Congressional Remembrance Ceremony today on the steps of the Capitol to pay tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001.

Below are the Speaker's remarks:

"Each year, we have a special remembrance of the thousands who perished nine years ago— in New York City, here in Washington, and in Pennsylvania. Every year, we come together— on these steps and across the country—to reconnect to the spirit of unity we felt in the days after that horrendous terrorist attack.

"On the clear morning of September 11, 2001, America stood in shock at the tragedy that unfolded at Ground Zero. On that day, we stood in awe of the brave firefighters and our first responders who ran into the Twin Towers to save the lives of others. And that evening, Members of Congress stood on these steps to sing 'God Bless America.'

"Time will never dim the memory of those we lost that day. But today, and every day, we pray that the passing of time has eased the pain for the families of the 9/11 victims.

"In one of his earliest speeches, Abraham Lincoln spoke of 'the silent artillery of time' and its power to dull the pain of our memories. We pray for comfort for those who lost so much.

"The 9/11 families turned their grief into action to keep the American people safe. They deserve our deepest gratitude; they remain in our daily prayers.

"We pray for the memory of those we lost. We remember their families and their grief. We are grateful for those who worked to save lives. And we rededicate ourselves to the values that make our country great: freedom, equality, and opportunity.

"May God bless the memory of the victims of September 11. May God bless their families. May God bless America."

SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House

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