BILLINGS – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement marking the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against America.

“Today, we remember not only those who lost their lives to the unprovoked actions of evil, but also the first-responders who didn’t hesitate to put themselves in harm’s way to save them.  We also remember the brave men and women who have since given their lives in defense of our freedom.  As Thomas Jefferson warned, ‘the cost of freedom is eternal vigilance.’  My thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones in the attacks on 9/11, and today we must also honor the soldiers and their families who continue to defend freedom at home and abroad.”