WASHINGTON, DC– Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statement today to mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

“It is with heavy hearts that we reflect on America’s darkest day. We remember the firefighters who ran in to those burning buildings instead of away from them. We remember the faces of those searching for those they loved. We remember the flames and the debris and the fear. We will never forget the fear. But let us also reflect on the selflessness of strangers; the courage of our first-responders; and the prayers that were echoed in silence around the world. From great destruction came unwavering resolve. Today we remember what makes us all proud to be Americans: an unshakable spirit that can endure even the greatest and darkest of evils.”