Pelosi Statement on the 10th Anniversary of September 11

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 10th anniversary of September 11, which falls on Sunday:

“Ten years ago, Americans witnessed a horrific attack against our nation. On that day, towers of our economic and military strength were viciously attacked; thousands of innocent mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, perished; scenes of destruction and devastation spread.

“We each have different stories about where we were when we learned of these acts of terror. Yet, in that moment of fear, we each recall the same sense of unity, resolve, and strength binding us together as a people.

“We remember the heroes of 9/11 – the courage of our firefighters, police officers, and first responders sifting through the rubble at Ground Zero; the bravery of those who ran to rescue those in danger, who searched for survivors, who risked their own lives to save others.

“For the families, friends, and loved ones of those who died on 9/11, we hope these last ten years have diminished their pain and grief. But we know that time will never diminish our memory of the Americans we lost that day. The tragedy of September 11, 2001, will forever be emblazoned in the hearts, minds, and character of America.”

###