Expressing Sense Of The House Of Representatives On Fifth Anniversary Of Terrorist Attacks Launched Against The United States On September 11, 2001

EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 -- (House of Representatives - September 13, 2006)

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Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 994, introduced by Homeland Security Committee Chairman PETER KING, observing the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.

On September 11, 2001, we were brought face to face with an elusive and dangerous enemy. As the world watched, America responded to these heinous attacks with a united front. We could no longer pretend that our oceans protected us from evil. We were determined to find the terrorists and bring them to justice. We would leave no rock unturned.

While the face of America was strong, the hearts of America were heavy. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that fateful day. The families of those who lost loved ones continued to grieve, and America grieves with them.

Five years later, we must maintain our resolve to defeat extremism worldwide and protect American families here at home. I am grateful our family is participating in the Global War on Terrorism with four sons currently in the military and my oldest son, Alan, served for a year in Iraq knowing this is the central front of the War on Terrorism as proclaimed by Osama Bin Laden.

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