Expressing Sense of the House on Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks Launched Against United States on September 11, 2001

EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE HOUSE ON ANNIVERSARY OF TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED AGAINST UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 -- (House of Representatives - September 09, 2004)

Mr. HYDE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the previous order of the House, I call up the resolution (H. Res. 757) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

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Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong and solemn support of this resolution, which marks the anniversary of the most deadly terrorist attack in history. September 11, 2001 is a day none of us will ever forget.

We continue to mourn, along with the loved ones of the departed, the loss of nearly 3,000 innocent lives. We celebrate the spirit of selflessness that led so many brave firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel to risk-and in some cases, lose-their lives trying to save others. And we remain in awe of the passengers of Flight 193, who took the defense of our homeland into their own hands and sacrificed their own lives in the process.

The tragic events of that day have spurred this Nation to a new sense of purpose, a recognition of the need to fight terrorism head-on and to lead an international coalition to spread the powerful ideals of freedom and democracy to corners of the world that have for too long struggled in the shadows of totalitarianism.

We have turned the darkness of terrorism into the light of opportunity-our greatest challenge has become our greatest strength. I urge passage of H. Res. 757.