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18 years ago this week the epicenter of ground 0 makes todays program especially meaningful. I know many of you toured the museum last night, some for the first time. The events we chronicle here, the lives we remember and the aspirations we embrace for a world free from the scourge of terrorism are inextricably linked to the work of this committee and the topics you will discuss today. Here at the 9 11 memorial and museum we testify to the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on american soil and the single greatest loss of rescue personnel in a single event in american history. Our exhibitions and programs recount the collective experience of profound shock, unprecedented vulnerability and overwhelming grief caused by the attacks. Yet visitors take away more than a cautionary tale to remain vigilant to continued threats by sharing the manifold expressions of courage, compassion and service in response to 9 11. This museum also affirms the best of who we can be. As hum ....
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The hearing took place. In the national 9 11 memorial and museum in new york city, just ahead of the 18th anniversary of the attacks. You, chairman johnson, Ranking Member peters and Committee Members, my name is Alice Greenwald, resident of the ceo of the 9 11 memorial museum. On behalf of everyone associated with the memorial and the museum, i want to express our sincere gratitude for your commitment to securing the safety of our nation. We are honored to have secretaries chertoff, napolitano, and johnson here with us. And i want to thank each of you for your service to the nation. The decision to hold this public field hearing here, within a space defined by the remaining foundational structure of the World Trade Center at what was 18 years ago this week, ....
Speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2 30 yesterday afternoon, Police Responded to reports of gunfire at Marjory StonemanDouglas High School in parkland, florida, a great and safe community. There a shooter who is now in custody opened fire on defenseless students and teachers. He murdered 17 people and badly wounded at least 14 others. Our entire nation with one heavy heart is praying for the victims and their families. To every parent, teacher and child who is hurting so badly, we are here for you, whatever you need, whatever we can do, to ease your pain. We are all joined together as one american family. And your suffering is our burden also. No child, no teacher should ever be in dang ....