Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement recognizing the twenty-first anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:
“Twenty-one years ago this morning, terrorists launched a brutal attack on our homeland and changed the course of American history. Though they murdered thousands of innocent people, they failed to rip apart the sacred American ideals they intended to destroy. Instead, in the hours, days, and years following the attacks, the American people rallied together, stood by our values, and unleashed our military might to combat the threat of global terror.
“Today, we honor and remember the Americans we lost in the attacks, the brave first responders who rushed into peril, and the heroic servicemembers who fought and continue to serve to keep us safe from terrorism. I’m thankful for the soldiers and airmen from Kentucky’s Fort Campbell, Fort Knox, and the National Guard who have played a critical role in the Global War on Terror since its outset. On this solemn anniversary, let us remember that, as long as terrorism remains an active threat to our nation, we must stay vigilant to prevent similar attacks from ever happening again.”