Terrorists overtook American Airlines flight 77 and crashed it into the pentagon. For every american who lived through that day, the september 11 attack is seared into our soul. It was a day filled with shock, horror, sorrow, and righteous fury. I vividly remember when i first heard the news. Was sitting at home watching a Major BusinessTelevision Show early that morning. Jack welch, the legendary head of General Electric was about to be interviewed when all of a sudden, they cut away. At first, there were different reports. It was a boiler fire. But i knew that boilers are not at the top of a building. Explosion inhen windows on the world. Nobody really knew what happened. There was great confusion. I was looking out of a window from a building in midtown manhattan directly at the World Trade Center when i saw a second plane at a tremendous speed go into the second tower. Theas then that i realized world was going to change. Be, and longer going to it could never, ever be that innocent place that i thought it was. Soon after i went down to ground zero with men who worked for me to try to help in any little way that we could. We were not alone. So many others were scattered around, trying to do the same. They were all trying to help. Us,for the families to join this is your anniversary of personal and permanent loss. It is the day that has replayed in your memory 1000 times over. Kiss, the last phone call, the last time hearing those precious words, i love you. Then, the attack. The anguish of knowing your Family Member had boarded one of these flights or was working in the World Trade Center, or serving right here at the pentagon. You waited, you prayed, you ,nswered that most dreaded call and your life changed forever. You, the first lady and i are united with you in grief. We come here in the knowledge that we cannot erase the pain or reverse the evil of that dark and wretched day. You all that we have. Our unwavering loyalty, our undying devotion. Pledge that your loved ones will never, ever be forgotten. Ago, the terrorists struck. And citadel of power american strength. But the enemy soon learned that they could not weaken the spirit of our people. In times of distress, the heart of the American Patriot only grow stronger and more determined. Even in the midst of the attack, the world witnessed the awesome power of american defiance. Flightengers and crew on 93 rose up, fought back, and wickedd the enemys plans. In their final moments, these american heroes thunderously declared that we alone decide our fate. Perseverance in the valued new york firefighters, police officers, first responders, military, and everyday citizens who raced into the crashing towers to rescue innocent people. One such american was retired , who gave hisick life on 9 11. Returned the silver star and a purple heart for his service in vietnam. He later became the Vice President for security at Morgan Stanley and the World Trade Center. On the day of the attack, rick died while leaving countless others to safety. This selfless actions saved approximately 2700 lives. Today, im honored to announce that we will soon be awarding the late rick the president ial citizens medal for his extraordinary sacrifice. Earth,h he has left this we will ensure that the memory of his deeds will never, ever be forgotten. His memory will forever injure. Thank you. Here on the western side of the pentagon, we saw brave men and andn rush into the fire raced into the flames to rescue their colleagues. Harm,vil seeks to do us the incredible men and women of the United States military answer with unyielding valor and unstoppable resolve. He helped lift a wall of debris to sell the life. As admiral thomas remembers, it was the worst day of my life, but they hear was him and selfish disregard i saw them on that horrible morning is forever burned in my heart. Admiral thomas, america salutes you, and every patriot who defied evil that day, thank you very much. Army ranger Chris Brennan chris bremen repeatedly went back inside the building, rescuing one injured person after another. Before he entered, he said a prayer and ask god to give them strength and then he dove into the suffocating smoke and fumes and flames. Had justtime, praying that someone would find her. Then, she heard chriss voice. As sheila says, god sent chris as her guardian angel. To sheila and chris, america is strengthened by your goodness and your courage and your bravery. Thank you very much. [applause] thank you very much. To fulfill our unbreakable promise to every survivor and family of 9 11, earlier this year, we fully reauthorized the Victims Compensation fund to the tune of aliens and billions of dollars. 11, nearly 6er million young men and women have joined the United States armed forces. , climbed crossed seas mountains, trekked through deserts and rushed into enemy compounds to face down the threat of radical islamic terrorism. Nearly 7000 servicemembers have laid down their lives to protect flag, and our american way of life. American freedom survives only because there are patriots willing to sacrifice everything in its defense. No tribute is sufficient to convey the infinite depth of our nations gratitude. On the solemn day of remembrance , our thoughts also turn to the 200,000 valued soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guard, and marines who are now, at this very moment, stationed overseas. Conflict, but if anyone dares to strike our land, we will respond with the full measure of American Power and the iron will of the american spirit, and that spirit is unbreakable. Scheduled a few days ago. I called them off when i learned that they had killed a Great American soldier from puerto rico and 11 other innocent people. They thought they would use this attack to show strength, but actually, what they showed is unrelenting weakness. The last four days we have hit our enemy harder than they had ever been hit before. And that will continue. And if, for any reason, they come back to our country, we will go wherever they are and use power the likes of which the United States has never used before, and im not even talking about nuclear power. They will never have seen anything like what will happen to them. No enemy on earth can match the overwhelming strength, skill, and might of the American Armed forces. And we have rebuilt and strengthen the last 2. 5 years, spending 700 billion, 716 billion. Prove, 738 billion more money by far than ever spent on our armed forces. You are the fearless sentinels who stand watch over all that we cherish and everything we hold sacred, priceless, and deer. This morning, we also give thanks to the dedicated men and women at the department of homeland security. Their department was created after 9 11 to help secure our immigration system and ensure that those who threaten our people are denied entry to our shores. Every lawindebted to enforcement official, state, local, and federal devotes their life to keeping america safe. Ande gather at this moment at this incredible memorial, we are reminded that there is no greater testament to our Fallen Heroes than the presence of their families who knew and loved them so much. Among the Family Members here today is stephanie done. Her husband, Navy Commander patrick dunn was one of the patriots who gave his life right here 18 years ago. Morning, left that patrick gave stephanie a big, beautiful kiss. Time, he the first leaned down and kissed her pregnant stomach. Stephanie was just two months along with their first child. Earlier this year, their daughter celebrated her 17th for a. Into a strong, truly remarkable young woman. She mentors the children of our nation Wounded Warriors and recently, i was honored to give her the president s volunteer Service Award for her hundreds of hours of community service. We are blessed to have her here with us at todays ceremony. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, folks. I know your dad is watching over you, hes right up there, hes watching from heaven, looking down right now with love and pride. He is so proud of you. Thank you very much. Incredible. Also joining us, for generations, the family has served in our military and in new York City Fire and police departments. These are two great departments. I grew up with them, i know. Detectivesr 11, nypd joseph rushed into the World Trade Center and died, rescuing his fellow citizens. His brother john was in new york firefighter. He also gave his life that day at ground zero. Time, joseph three sons were just young boys, ages 8, 6, and three months old. Us, arning, they are with youngest, john, just started his freshman year of college. At maritime college. He plans to join the military. Joseph jr. Is a marine reservist and just like his father, he is a proud member of the nypd. James is a corporal in the marines. On his last deployment, james was stationed on the uss new york, a ship made using 24 tons of steel from the World Trade Center. Every time he left the mess hall on his way to his bunk, he passed a picture of his dad. John, joseph and james, and to the fujian a family, vigianno family, you have sacrificed the on measure and you will never, ever stop getting back to this country. Thank you very much for being here. Thank you. Thank you. There he proud of you. Thank you. Thank you very much. A humorous presents today remind us of an immortal truth. The future of our nation is secured through the vigilance of our people. The brave men and women who tore through the gates of hell to wounded,hurt and the the servicemembers to honor the friends who perished by continuing their exceptional life of service, the moms and endured theured loss of their soul mates and their childrens lives with all of the adoration in the world, the sons and daughters who suffered great loss and yet, through it all, persevered to care for our neighbors, defend our homeland, and safeguard our nation. Each of your lives tells the story of courage and character, virtue and valor, resilience and resolve. Loyalty and love. This morning, we make a sacred vow to carry on this noble legacy. Today and every day, we pledge to honor our history, to treasure our liberty, to uplift our communities, to live up to our values, to prove worthy of our heroes and above all, stronger than ever, to never, ever forget we are now and will forever be one american family, united by patriotism, bound by destiny, and sustained by the fate of almighty god. Thank you, god bless you, god bless our military, and god bless the United States of america. Thank you all. Thank you very much. Tonight, Supreme Court associate Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses his book a republic if you can keep it. Madison knew this when he wrote the constitution, that these are just promises. He didnt think we needed a bill of rights if we got the constitution and the structure right. He knew that men are not angels. And that the key to your liberty is keeping power separated. Eastern,day, at 9 00 in his latest book sentinel how labs in china manufacture the drug. These interview by New Hampshire democratic congresswoman, founding cochair of the Bipartisan Task force. In all this, if you are a scientist at a university, he published a paper and it went into some university library. Free and secure, hard to find. Age, all ofnternet these papers are published online. Publicly available. They were around the world. Exactly. Looking forts began these files specifically for these papers to go through them and appropriate the chemical formulas to learn how to make these new drugs. Jeff merkley provides firsthand account of condition to migrant families of the u. S. Southern border in his book america is better than this. Advocates have said that hundreds of boys who had been separated were being warehoused in a walmart. So, i went to find out about it. They decided they did not want me to see what was going on. They called the police and the video went viral. America was hearing about cages and secret warehousing of migrant children. 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