DeLauro Statement Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Attacks on September 11, 2001

September 11, 2026 Press Release New Haven, CT – Today, U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement in remembrance marking 25 since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. “Twenty-five years ago, today, the United States of America experienced one of its darkest days in history. On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people lost their lives, and countless others ­— families, first responders, and survivors — have carried the pain of that day ever since. Hundreds of thousands of others’ health were affected because of that day. Today, we remember those we lost, honor the courage of those who responded, and stand with the families and loved ones who continue to preserve their memory. “We remember September 11 th as a day that left a mark on us all. Twenty-five years have passed, but many of us remember the exact moment we learned of the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, DC, and Flight 93. I think about the amount of despair I felt that day. I, along with other Members of Congress, evacuated our offices and gathered on the steps of our nations Capitol. In a moment of immense grief and uncertainty we stood together as one and sang ‘God Bless America.’ In that moment, the division that seemed important gave way and we discovered a shared sense of grief and hope. They sought to break our American spirit, but they only unified our resolve. “On this solemn anniversary, let us remember the unity that followed the attacks. We as Americans stood together — not as Democrats or Republicans, but as neighbors, friends, and fellow Americans. Much has changed since September 11, 2001, but we have refused to forget. May we always remember that even on the darkest days our nation can find strength in one another, and that unity and hope is the force that will carry us further than division. “Today we remember. We honor. And We stand united as one nation."