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Six Years On, Bilirakis Remembers 9/11 |
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WASHINGTON
(Sep. 11) --
U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), member of the House Homeland Security and
Foreign Affairs Committees, today released a statement reflecting upon the
sixth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States.
"On September 11, 2001, Islamist extremists struck a bloody accord with America and
reminded us that we are no longer protected by our nation's long shores and
military might.
"The terrorists, who struck our country with great fury, failed in their
attempt to scare us from the world and our way of life. By all accounts, they
failed in their bid to deter us from being Americans and the freedoms we
cherish.
"Today is about remembering those who died in the September 11th attacks as
well as those who sacrificed their lives in a courageous attempt to save others
on that fateful day.
"We shall never forget their heroism and the senseless suffering this caused
our nation.
"As we remember the fallen on September 11th, we must also remember the
Americans both at home and abroad who stand watch on the frontlines of a
continuing battle against violent extremism and terrorism.
"Six years on, countless intelligence reports and Osama bin Laden's most recent
call for a ‘caravan of martyrs' against America is a stark reminder that the
terrorist threat against us is real, sustained and determined.
"Our continued vigilance and commitment to the fight against such extremism is
pivotal to America's
security and in winning this Global War on Terror."
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