Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Commemorates the 12th Anniversary of 9/11

Washington, DC – (Wednesday, September 11, 2013) – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in remembrance of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:

“Today, the American people pause to remember the victims and families who were impacted by the devastating terrorist attack on our country twelve years ago. We come together to show our gratitude and appreciation for the first responders who sacrificed their lives in the face of unspeakable tragedy. Although this day resurfaces many ill feelings, we must always continue to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and an entire Nation moved by the attack.

While the September 11th Attacks will forever remain in our hearts and minds as a National tragedy, it also marks a day that the strength and perseverance of the American people was never so palpable.  During this time of remembrance, let us recommit ourselves to working diligently to strengthen our national security, while preserving the freedoms that have defined our Nation.”

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the Ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Kessler Park, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, South Dallas & South Oak Cliff; all of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Ferris, Glenn Heights, South Grand Prairie, Oak Lawn, Ovilla, Uptown/Victory Park and West Dallas.