King Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the September 11tth Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement in recognition of the 24^th anniversary of the September 11^th, 2001, terrorist attacks:

"Twenty-four years ago, nearly 3000 innocent lives were taken by terrorists who sought to shake the foundations and values of our nation. Across our country, we watched in shock and horror as everyday Americans going about their daily business became victims in one of the darkest days - and deadliest attacks - in American history. The tragic events of that day are seared into the memory of so many of us, as well as the heroic response from our first responders.

"Today, we honor and remember those we lost on September 11^th, 2001. From the everyday New Yorkers, firemen, policemen, Pentagon workers, and the brave passengers of Flight 93 who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We are forever in debt to those who ran towards danger that day, and in the days, weeks and years afterwards. Those men and women embody the very best of the American spirit, and they deserve our full respect and gratitude.

"We must never forget the attacks and the lives lost that day, as well as how our nation united around our shared values. Today is a solemn opportunity to remind ourselves of the words on our currency and buildings: E Pluribus Unum - from many, one - and how we are always stronger when we stand together. The values of democracy and freedom we defended twenty-four years ago continue to bond us together and the years since have proven that no enemy - foreign or domestic - will be able to destroy the defining principles of our country."

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