Congresswoman Matsui Statement on the Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER
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Congresswoman Matsui Statement on the Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) today issued the following statement on the twelfth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks:

"Today we honor and remember all of those who tragically lost their lives in the terrorist attacks twelve years ago on September 11th. We will never forget that day of sorrow, and our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and loved ones who were left behind.

"This anniversary is not only a day of sorrow; however, it is also a time to honor the heroism and selflessness that was on display that fateful day. First responders, unflinching in the face of terror, worked selflessly to save American lives. Ordinary citizens displayed uncommon courage, helping their fellow Americans to safety.

"We honor this heroism by marking 9/11 as both a day of remembrance and a day of service. Millions of Americans across the country have honored this anniversary and the memory of those we lost by recommitting to their communities and giving back. By coming together as a country, we are able to memorialize the victims and heroes of September 11th and ensure that we never forget."

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