'We have an obligation, a duty, a responsibility to defend, preserve and protect our democracy,' he continued. 'Because on this day, it is not about the past, it's about the future.' 'It's not enough to gather and remember each September 11th those we lost more than two decades ago,' Biden said in his remarks. and lay a wreath at the Pentagon 9/11 memorial and deliver commemorative remarks on the 21st anniversary of the attacks.īiden arrived to downpour in the nation's capital, holding a large black umbrella as he disembarked Air Force 1 and donning a raincoat before entering the presidential vehicle The Beast and motorcading to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The president ended his weekend at his home in Delaware earlier than usual to come back to a rainy Washington, D.C. after insulting all Trump supporters earlier this month by insinuating in a speech they are a threat to American democracy.ĭuring remarks at the Pentagon on Sunday, just three days after Queen Elizabeth's death, Biden quoted the monarch by saying: 'Grief is a price we pay for love.' The president also attempted to earn redemption points during the most unifying annual event in the U.S. True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.Joe Biden paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II during a speech commemorating the September 11th terrorist attacks – and told Americans that they 'owe it' to victims and survivors to stand up for democracy. September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage. What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives-family, friends, faith and freedom. We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundation of our tallest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. – Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York CityĪmerica was not built on fear. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. – George Pataki, former Governor of New York On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood, all Americans became New Yorkers. – Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for. September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity and laughter. Here are 11 quotes to reflect on the resilience, strength and compassion showed by our great nation:Įven the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.įor me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. I will never forget how our country stood united through all the tragedy and loss, and the way everyone came together was truly an inspiration. It’s been 17 years since terror struck New York on Septem– a day that changed America forever. Honoring the resilience of the American spirit
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