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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 11, 2007– On the eve of the sixth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedy, Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo honored the 3,031 innocent individuals who lost their lives by entering remarks into the Congressional Record. “Six years ago, life in the United States of America changed drastically,” Congresswoman Bordallo said. “On this anniversary, we not only remember those who lost their lives, but also those who mobilized to secure our airports and re-establish safety to the country in those first critical hours after the attacks. I was the acting governor of Guam and the time, and I vividly recall the diligence of our Office of Civil Defense, the Guam Police Department, the Guam International Airport Authority police and other law enforcement personnel. I thank them for their duty and determination.” Congresswoman Bordallo also joined her colleagues in attendance a Remembrance Ceremony this evening that was held on the steps of the United States Capitol in honor of the thousands of victims lost during the 9/11 tragedy. The full text of Congresswoman Bordallo’s remarks as printed in the September 10, 2007, Congressional Record follow: IN SUPPORT OF H.RES. 643 Madam Speaker, I rise today on the eve of the 6 th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States of America that occurred on September 11, 2001, in support of House Resolution 643, and to join my colleagues in mourning the victims of those attacks and to commend all of those who displayed courage and heroism in the face of such a catastrophe that day and in the days that followed. Residents of New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, awoke six years ago to a day marked by cloudless, blue skies and fair, late-summer weather. Within hours, Americans – joined by citizens of virtually all of the world’s countries – witnessed the senseless killing of over 3,000 innocent victims in the most horrific terrorist attack in modern history. Today, we remember those who perished on September 11, 2001. In doing so, we offer our continued support and heartfelt prayers to their families and loved ones. We also offer our deepest compassion and understanding to those individuals who bear the physical, mental, and emotional scars of having survived the attacks. We remember the victims, the survivors, the first responders, and the families touched by these tragedies. We remember, and we resolve to always carry the lessons of 9-11 as we work to prevent another attack and to bring justice to all who are responsible for perpetrating this act of terrorism. The people of Guam join our fellow citizens across the country in recognizing tomorrow as a Day of Remembrance. God Bless the United States. God Bless Guam.
Photo Caption: Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo (in turquoise, left of center) attends a Remembrance Ceremony in honor of the September 11 tragedy on the steps of the U.S. Capitol tonight. ### Contact: Joseph E. Duenas in joseph.duenas@mail.house.gov or cathy.gault@mail.house.gov |
