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Innocent pawns in the game of power,
Sacrificed by the Devil's own
To a cause undefined unknown.
Weeping eyes, sighing hearts for the kin they loved most
Let this sorrow be a lesson to all humanity,
Today its them tomorrow its us, victims of fanatic insanity??
And pledge to destroy the seed in Satan's womb
Shadows of terror no more,
The Devils creed a mere lore.
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Elementary School Letter
September 12, 2001
Dear Children:
Many Americans were injured or lost their lives in the recent national tragedy. All their friends and loved ones are feeling very sad, and you may be feeling sad, frightened, or confused, too.
I want to reassure you that many people - including your family, your teachers, and your school counselor -love and care about you and are looking out for your safety. You can talk with them and ask them questions. You can also write down your thoughts or draw a picture that shows how you are feeling and share that with the adults in your life.
When sad or frightening things happen, all of us have an opportunity to become better people by thinking about others. We can show them we care about them by saying so and by doing nice things for them. Helping others will make you feel better, too.
I want you to know how much I care about all of you. Be kind to each other, take care of each other, and show your love for each other.
With best wishes,
Laura Bush
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Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the tragic events on September 11, 2001. I share your sorrow and anger over the terrorism on our soil. I would like to share with you my remarks made on the Senate floor on September 12, 2001.
Mr. President, yesterday's vicious terrorist attack left an uncounted number of Americans dead and injured, and countless others grieving for friends and loved ones they have lost. We offer our hearts and prayers to those people, who have suffered a pain so deep it is beyond understanding. But we not only support them in their pain and grief, we also share it.
Every American was wounded in yesterday's attack, because it was an attack on our freedom and fundamental values as a people. Some have called this attack an act of madness, but it was not. It was an act of war - an organized, coordinated, pre-meditated murder of thousands of Americans, designed and carried out for political advantage. We will not allow it to go unpunished.
We will stand behind the President as he brings our law enforcement, military and intelligence forces together to find these murderers and their allies, and as he takes the steps necessary to demonstrate clearly to all the world that terrorism against our nation will not be tolerated.
Here at home we must continue to work together to bind up the wounds of this nation and heal the widespread injuries and anxieties that these acts have caused. We are profoundly grateful for the efforts and sacrifices made by the relief workers, police, and firefighters - and we deeply grieve for those heroes that we lost yesterday in New York. We are also reassured at the selflessness of Americans across the nation who donated blood and resources to get us through this tragedy.
This isn't the first time terrorists have tried to attack the United States - and it won't be the last. At the turn of the new Millennium, an orchestrated terrorist attack was stopped when border guards in Washington state intercepted terrorists who were bringing explosives into the United States from Canada. They intended to plant bombs at a New Year celebration in downtown Seattle and to kill as many people as they could. Fortunately, we discovered that plot and stopped it. This time, we weren't so lucky.
But attacking this country is not enough to defeat it. It never has been. That's something our enemies have discovered again and again. America's history is the story of a nation, of a people, that has repeatedly overcome what seemed like insurmountable challenges - fueled by our individual liberty, our respect for the rule of law, and our belief in the value of every human life.
America began as a nation by overcoming tyranny. We will continue by overcoming terrorism. And we will do it without sacrificing who we are as Americans. We will do it by upholding the principles of "liberty and justice for all."
Thank you.
I am proud of all of the American citizens who have banded together and volunteered to help during this time of great tragedy. For information on how to volunteer or donate your time, resources, or blood, please view my website at Senator Cantwell Home Page
Sincerely, Maria Cantwell, United States Senator
