9/11 Remembered: House Minority Leader Pelosi's Remarks

Today we come together once again. To remember and to reflect. With reverence. And with respect. Because whenever we speak at September 11 2001. We tread on sacred ground. -- this anniversary. The... See More

Today we come together once again. To remember and to reflect. With reverence. And with respect. Because whenever we speak at September 11 2001. We tread on sacred ground. -- this anniversary. The thoughts of our nation remain with the innocent Americans we lost. Their families and loved ones. With the first responders who arrived on the scene to rescue others. In danger and state at ground zero to search for survivors. And meanings. On this day our solemn place remains clear. She never forget those who appears. On 9/11 to always -- links to those silence wherever -- years ago. And to draw inspiration. From the families of the victims. The memory of 9/11. Calls to mind the words etched into walls and memorial stadium -- -- to honor men and women in uniform -- Q. -- not dim the glory of their deeds. The same can be said the heroes and victims and not let. Same can be said their families. Who channeled their grief into action to make America safer. Whose commitment of time and generosity of spirit. Have given all of us strength and made our country stronger. Indeed -- never in the memory. Of those who perished. Images of destruction and despair the moments of pain and anguish. And never again the American people's spirit of unity. In the wake of the attack. Time never diminish the courage of our police firefighters and other all the first responders. And with an island and help -- now the law of the land our country it will continue to stand by -- indeed as violence in word. Time has left the memories of 9/11 -- -- From less than a decade. On this anniversary. In years to come channel continue to tell the true story 9/11. -- 9/11 families turn to national tragedy. In two time that the unity. Our country came together. With resolve. And we hope. May god bless the memory. Of the victims and the families of 9/11. Make -- their families and children and again. And make that continue to bless the United States that in.