Van Hollen Statement on 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Washington,
Sep 11, 2012 -
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement in observance of the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
“Eleven years ago today, our country experienced the worst attack in our history. We lost over 3,000 men, women, and children to a senseless act of terror that changed our lives forever. Today, we remember those lives lost on that bright fall morning and all those who have given their lives in defense of our nation.
“In the aftermath of those terrible attacks, our nation demonstrated the very best of the American spirit. We stood together as one country and rallied together to meet a common challenge. Much has changed since the 9/11 attacks, but our values remain the same.
“As we mark this anniversary, we remember those we lost, honor the countless acts of heroism we saw that day, and recommit ourselves to the sense of unity that makes our nation great. America is a nation dedicated to freedom, and in the face of adversity we stand together.”
Congressman Chris Van Hollen
