“This week, I visited junior high and high school civics and government classes in the Fourth District to speak with students about the terrorist attacks.  They, like the rest of us, need to know what Congress, the President, and our government are doing in response to the attacks and how it affects their lives.  In speaking to these students, I tried to make sure that they understand what happened, to let them know that they can feel safe to move on with their normal activities, and to listen to their comments about this challenge facing our nation.  

“On Monday, I will be traveling with a delegation of House members from across the country to New York City to see first hand the damage and ongoing recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site.  I think it’s important to express the support of the people of south Arkansas to those on the front lines in the wake of this devastation.  This was something that affected not only New Yorkers, but people from across America and around the world.  I also think it’s critical that we in Congress have a full and first hand understanding of the magnitude of these attacks as we work to make important decisions that will shape the military and economic security of this nation and the world for years to come.  We owe it to the victims, to the rescue and recovery workers, to our children and grandchildren, and to all Americans to make the right decisions.”