Klobuchar Statement on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11

Statement

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001:

"Minnesotans join with all Americans today in remembering that fateful day ten years ago when our nation was attacked and the whole world witnessed the evil acts of a few as well as the heroic acts of many.

"With their evil acts on 9/11, Osama bin Laden and his terrorists sought to defeat the very spirit of America by turning four passenger jets into missiles. They were seeking not only to make a hole in American soil, they wanted to put a hole in America's soul. They did not succeed. Today, Osama bin Laden is gone. But America is still here. We are still a great nation. We are still strong. And we still shine bright as the world's beacon of freedom and democracy.

"Today, the United States is better prepared and more vigilant about the need to protect our nation against terrorist attacks.

"On this 10th anniversary, let us above all remember those whose lives were taken, as well as their families who continue to grieve. The victims of 9/11 include Minnesotans like Tom Burnett, Jr., who grew up in Bloomington. He was among the passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 who courageously fought back against the hijackers and prevented that plane from reaching its intended target, presumably the White House or the U.S. Capitol building.

"There was also Max Beilke, who grew up in Alexandria. He served as a combat soldier in the Korean and Vietnam wars, only to die when hijackers rammed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon, where he was working as a civilian employee.

"On this day of remembrance, let us honor their memories by cherishing our country and the values we share as Americans."

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