Cantwell Statement on the Eve of the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

09.10.26 Cantwell Statement on the Eve of the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the eve of the 25 th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) made the following statement: “Our hearts are mourning for all those lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the victims as well as the heroism of first responders, the service members who continue to protect us, and the incredible unity we felt as a nation in the aftermath of the attacks. “On that terrible day, America came under attack. The world rallied around us. This anniversary is a call to rededicate ourselves to these shared values that have always defined us as a nation. “We must remember 9/11. We must give better support to first responders. Our nation’s transportation systems and ports must be secure. Our intelligence agencies must be able to tell the truth. And we must strengthen our diplomacy around the world.” Print Email Tweet Previous Article