United States Congress (September 13, 2001) House Majority Leader Dick Army issued the following statement regarding a House joint resolution condemning the terrorist attacks against the United States:
<America was attacked by an evil, cowardly act of war against the lovers of freedom across this globe.
And it is because of the goodness of the American people that we find it impossible to understand these acts of barbarism.
But we do understand some things-the heartbreak of the families of the victims who lost their lives.
And we come together as a nation with empathy. Our hearts cry out against the loss, the injustice, and the mindlessness.
As a nation, we understand the dramatic heroism of the firemen and policemen who rushed in to help. We understand freedom, justice, and most of all security.
And we say to those who committed these crimes, you will be found, and you will be made to pay. We will stand together with the great nations in this world who love civilization, democracy, and we know they'll stand with us.
We will stand against tyranny, as we've done in the past. Do not underestimate our resolve. We are a country who loved freedom so much we risked its peace to defend the freedom of others. We will be vindicated by a world where people are allowed to be free.> 2001US001
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2001US001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). September 13, 2001, in a joint resolution issued by House Majority Leader Dick Army. Subj: America, Democracy will be Vindicated, Date: 9/13/2001 4:57:06 AM Central Daylight Time, From: Majority.Leader_Office@mail.house.gov (Majority Leader's Office) Office of the House Majority Leader For immediate release-Contact: Terry Holt or Greg Crist, September 12, 2001 (202) 225-6007. For more information, visit www.freedom.gov