Clyburn on Seventh Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on the seventh anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
“Today has appropriately become a national day of remembrance and resolve. I join with my fellow Americans today to remember those innocent souls who died in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, and those souls who died in brave service to their coworkers, their city and their nation.
“Strengthening our national security is a top priority for this Congress. Last year, we passed and the president signed into law the recommendations of the bipartisan, independent 9/11 Commission to strengthen our national security. It established 100 percent screening of cargo on passenger aircraft within three years, established 100 percent scanning of seaborne cargo before it gets to U.S. ports within five years, improved communication resources so first responders can communicate with each other in an emergency, and improved rail and mass transit security.
“Today we also resolve to honor the memories of those we lost on 9/11 through public service—by getting more involved in our communities, volunteering and reaching out a hand to those in need. Because it is only by working together that we will make this great nation a more perfect union.”
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