Menendez Statement on Ninth Anniversary of Sept. 11th Attacks Washington

Statement

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who is attending the City of Hoboken September 11th Memorial, released the following statement in remembrance of this tragic date and the thousands of Americans who lost their lives:

"Today all of us in New Jersey, and Americans across the country, stand in solemn remembrance of September 11. We honor the thousands who lost their lives on this fateful day nine years ago and remain in solidarity with their families and loved ones. As we keep the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers, it is vital that we renew our commitment to the courageous men and women in our armed forces who are have risked their lives since 9/11 to bring justice to the terrorists who brought this great tragedy to our shores. And we must look back and reflect on what that day has meant to our nation.

"We rose as one -- united as a nation, indivisible as people, ready and willing to do what we could to help. Thousands selflessly assisted in the rescue and recovery efforts around Ground Zero. We should always be thankful to our first responders and military for the sacrifices they continue making every day to ensure the safety of our families and our nation. The wound still hurts, but as we continue moving forward, building on our hopes for this nation, let's remain committed to that spirit of unity, which we experienced in the days after the tragedy, and which we embrace today. Today, as a nation, our resolve and commitment to a future of peace and prosperity for all remain unshaken."

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