Congresswoman Hartzler issues statement in observance of Patriot Day

Statement

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) has released the following statement in observance of Patriot Day:

"It is on this date that Americans commemorate a somber day in our history -- September 11, 2001 -- the day terrorists attacked our country, crashing two hijacked planes into the World Trade Center and a third into the Pentagon. A plan to use a fourth hijacked plane as a missile to destroy the U.S. Capitol was foiled by a group of patriots who forced the airliner to crash into a field in Pennsylvania. On this day we pause to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks."

"And, as we observe Patriot Day 2013, we also remember the four brave Americans who lost their lives in service to their country one year ago when terrorists launched an assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, murdering U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans."

"On this day, as government buildings at home and abroad fly the American flag at half-staff, I urge citizens throughout Missouri's Fourth District and elsewhere in our country to lower their flags to half-staff in honor of the victims of both the 2001 and 2012 terrorist attacks on our people and our institutions. We will always remember those who were lost and strive to remain vigilant and guard the freedom so selflessly secured by patriots of long ago and patriots of today. May their actions inspire courage anew today and always."

Congresswoman Hartzler serves on the House Armed Services, Agriculture, and Budget Committees.

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