Kucinich Reissues Same Speech Delivered in Congress Just One Day after September 11, 2001

Statement

Washington D.C. (September 9, 2011) -- In solemn remembrance of September 11, 2011, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), today released the following statement, originally written and released 10 years ago on the day after 9/11 when Congress reconvened.

"America grieves this day for the victims of these terrorist attacks, and for their families and friends. Our prayers are with them and our hearts go out to those who have endured unbearable loss today. Our most hopeful thoughts are with those who have risked their lives in heroic rescue efforts. In this grim moment, we must be resolute in protecting the fabric of our democracy and the individual freedoms that make America a great nation. As we grieve, we cannot let terrorists win by turning the United States into a national security state. We cannot let their dialogue become our dialogue.

"America must remain calm because such calm is essential to preserving our liberties. America must bring to justice those responsible for these cowardly deeds. We must be cautious about rolling back freedoms at home or placing blame in the wrong place.

"America must continue to be a beacon of democracy for the world. Let this sad moment cause all governments and all people of good will around the world to unite and to move together to challenge and uproot those who have destructive goals which seek to create death and drive the world toward chaos.

"Now, more than ever, America must continue to be a force for peace in the world. We must not let the terrorists win."

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