“Ten years ago today, mindless hatred took the lives of thousands of our
fellow citizens. But if the terrorists who struck us that day thought they would
defeat us, the decade since has shown how badly mistaken they were. The
attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were a terrible blow. But they could not and did not
overcome America’s courage, confidence, optimism and essential decency.

“This is a day to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and the loved ones who still
mourn, and to remember the thousands of brave Americans who have sacrificed
so much to defend us since that terrible day, especially those who have given ‘the
last full measure of devotion’ to the nation that we all hold so dear.”

As we each commemorate this event in our own way, let us remember how we came together as a nation on that day, and in the ensuing weeks and months, to aid one another and to address this grave threat.

Sincerely,
Carl Levin