Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Reflection on the 11th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks


We recall all those killed in the massacre of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks and the bravery of the many first responders and other heroes on that day.  We also thank the soldiers, intelligence agents, and other countless other public servants who have served in the War on Terrorism, at home and abroad, including in Afghanistan and Iraq, and recall all those who have fallen.

We praise all the elected officials, from Presidents and Congress to state and local officials who have initiated and continued anti-terrorism polices.  United States President Barack Obama deserves credit for continuing most of his predecessor, George W. Bush’s, policies in the War on Terrorism that have kept us safe from another massive terrorist attack for eleven years, a result which, immediately after the attacks, few would have predicted.  Regrettably, several of the Obama Administration’s policies have left Americans more vulnerable to terrorism and other militant attacks, as I have noted in previous posts.  In this matter, nothing less than perfection is acceptable.  Although Obama has been good, he has not been perfect, either at home, or in Afghanistan or Iraq.  Thankfully, we have not yet paid the price for foolish policies.  

Today, however, we focus on remembering all that we lost on September 11 and being thankful that we have not lost more and grateful for life and liberty, while we must continue to advocate for the right policies to avoid another dark day like the one eleven years ago.  May God Bless America.

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