Cole Remembers September 11 Tragedies

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) remembered the tragedy of September 11, when planes were hijacked twelve years ago by terrorists and crashed into the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and killed passengers on Flight 93 when it crashed in a field near Stoneycreek Township, Pennsylvania. He also remembered the terrorist attacks on the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that resulted in the death of four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens.

"Today is a day for remembering the price of freedom and value of our security," said Cole. "Our nation still grieves the innocent lives prematurely taken twelve years ago on September 11. We continue to honor the memory of lost parents, children, friends and loved ones on that fateful day. Our worlds were shaken and our sense of security was shattered, but in the midst of horrific tragedy, we proved our resilience as Americans. We showed the world that in times of crisis, Americans unite, endure and defend.

"We live in a dangerous world, and the threat of terrorism is still real, as we were sadly reminded a year ago during the attack on our consulate in Benghazi. That day claimed the lives of four brave Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, and started several investigations about what happened that night. While we still have many unanswered questions, we remember that our security is not certain, and it must be continually evaluated and monitored."

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