Remembering
September 11, 2001
Five
years ago, America was attacked. With terror and airplanes
as their weapons, radical Islamic extremists sought
to kill as many Americans as possible. As a nation,
we were shocked, saddened, shaken, devastated, and
angry. We wept together for the incomparable loss
of human life and for the families who lost so much
that day.
Our
focus is remembering the lives that were cut tragically
short that day and the families who will always suffer
from the loss of their parent, child, sibling, or
friend. The world has changed so much since that horrific
day. Unfortunately, the united resolve of the world
to fight the extremists who planned and executed September
11 and many other attacks around the world since then
has softened. As Americans, we have no choice but
to lead the way with unwavering commitment to this
fight.
We
saw five years ago what the enemy is capable of. We
cannot afford to let down our guard or forget what
is at stake if we do. We owe it to the 2,833 innocent
men, women, and children who were killed September
11. If we each reflect on how we felt that day—the
wrenching of our hearts, the disbelief, the pain—I
know that we will choose to stand together to defend
this great country.
God
bless you, and God bless America.
Securing
Our Nation