Lawmakers pay tribute to 9/11 victims on 22nd anniversary.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Honors Lives Lost on 9/11
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) joined fellow lawmakers in paying tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, on the eve of the 22nd anniversary of that fateful day.
McCarthy announced that on Monday at 8:46 a.m., Congress will observe a moment of silence to recognize Patriot Day. This is the exact time when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.
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Representative Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), a former member of the NYPD, revealed that he will be meeting with local first responder leaders this week to discuss the evolving terror threat against the USA. He emphasized the importance of never forgetting the victims of 9/11 and working tirelessly to prevent such attacks on our homeland.
President Joe Biden, fresh from his visit to Vietnam, will be visiting a military base in Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday. He will meet with over 1,000 service members, first responders, and their families, according to a White House spokesperson. Additionally, the Biden administration plans to award $4 million in funds from the 9/11 Memorial Act grant program to the National September 11 Memorial & Memorial Plaza in New York City.
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to attend the annual ceremony hosted by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City to honor the memory of that harrowing day. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will be hosting an observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, as well, as announced by the White House.
The NYPD 19th Precinct, situated in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, shared a heartfelt remembrance on Sunday night as the World Trade Center Memorial “Tribute in Light” illuminated the city.
“22 years ago tonight, nearly 3000 people, including 23 members of the NYPD, spent their final night with their families and loved ones. … our thoughts are with the families & friends of every soul lost on 9/11.”
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The impact of the terrorist attack continues to be deeply felt even after more than two decades. Just recently, the remains of two individuals who perished in the World Trade Center attack were identified. Out of respect for their families’ wishes, their names have been withheld.
This news serves as a reminder of the lasting effect that the attack has had on the United States. As a nation, we continue to grapple with how to dismantle terrorist attempts both at home and abroad.
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