GOP ’12 Remembers 9/11

Romney: "As for those who seek to inflict more harm, understand this: you will never find rest on this earth so long as you threaten our peace and freedom."

Perry: "Reliving those events today is every bit as painful as it was 10 years ago."

Bachmann: "Our enemies were mistaken when they imagined weakness in our country. This past decade has proven that an attack on one is an attack on all and the American spirit has prevailed."

Huntsman: "America can overcome any challenge when we unite with resolve and common purpose."

Santorum: "May this day serve as a sobering reminder that we must remain united and vigilant against the radical threat that still looms."

MITT ROMNEY STATEMENT ON SEPETEMBER 11TH
September 11, 2011
Boston, MA
United States

Mitt Romney today issued the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks:

"Ten years ago, we were visited by a human darkness so evil that it plotted and then rejoiced in the murder of innocent lives. We cherish the bright memories of the fallen, and keep our hearts open to the loved ones they left behind. As for those who seek to inflict more harm, understand this: you will never find rest on this earth so long as you threaten our peace and freedom. America will always be strong in defending liberty at home and around the world."

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Gov. Perry: Images of September 11th are Forever in Our Minds
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Austin, Texas
Speech

Thank you all for being here this morning as we mark the most somber of anniversaries.

We gather here 10 years removed from the events of September 11, 2001, a day that feels both as close as yesterday and as far away as another lifetime.

Over the past few weeks, in the buildup to this day, we've all seen the photos once again, watched the videos and listened to the stories of the survivors and those who lost loved ones.

Reliving those events today is every bit as painful as it was 10 years ago.

In the years since the attacks, however, the painful memories of that bright fall morning have been balanced by our recollections of the valor we witnessed on that day, the fine examples of devotion and sacrifice displayed by the brave men and women who faced death in an effort to save their fellow Americans.

We're moved by the haunting images of firefighters climbing stairs in World Trade Center 1 and 2.

We're touched by the stories of members of our military and nearby civilians, braving the flames to pull the injured to safety at the Pentagon.

We're inspired by the passengers on United 93 who uttered their last words to friends and loved ones over cell phones as they prepared to retake their plane and save lives on the ground.

There's power in those sacrifices, power that elevated our nation during some of our darkest hours.

If our enemies' goal was to demoralize America and paralyze us with fear, they failed...miserably.

Instead, the attacks of 9/11 provided inspiration to a new generation of American patriots, moved to action by the selflessness we all witnessed in New York, Washington, and in the skies over Pennsylvania.

Some of these patriots joined the military, serving on the vanguard of the War on Terror, helping liberate millions from tyranny's oppression.

Some became firefighters, police officers, or paramedics, each one living their life with the same dedication, and the same spirit of honor, as those who died on 9/11.

That spirit of honor can be found today in people from all walks of life throughout America, our nation forever changed by the heroism of that day.

In fact, that spirit of honor can be found right now in the brave men and women fighting wildfires across Texas placing their lives on the line to save lives and property from the flames that continue to ravage our state.

What the terrorists didn't understand was an essential part of our national character, our ability to find unity in the face of adversity.

When faced with an act of overwhelming evil, we countered with caring and love for those who were affected and a determination to strike back against those who committed these acts.

Thanks to the courage and determination of a team of Navy SEALS and anonymous members of our military and intelligence communities, the mastermind behind the attacks has paid the ultimate price for his crimes.

However, if 9/11 taught us anything, it's that we must remain vigilant; we must continue to pursue those who would do us harm; we must remain committed to disrupting and eliminating the terrorist element that would like nothing more than to attack our nation again and kill innocent civilians.

More than anything, we need to remain forever dedicated to the cause that has defined our nation, the cause that separates us from the terrorists that hate us, the cause of freedom.

We will never forget those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and we will never forget the men and women who have died in service to our nation in the decade since.

May God bless you and, through you, may he continue to bless the Great State of Texas and this country we love so much."

Bachmann Extends Prayers to Victims and their Families on the Tenth Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
September 11, 2011
Tampa, Fla. – Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has issued the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11:

“Today we pause to pray for the families and to remember the victims of 9/11. Ten years ago today, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93, we witnessed terrible tragedy and remarkable bravery. For those who survived the attacks and for those who lost loved ones, I pray that you will experience God’s comfort today. For those first responders and everyday heroes who displayed tremendous bravery and self-sacrifice by putting their lives on the line to save others, and for our men and women in uniform who took the War on Terror to the terrorists, I hope that today you will know the deep gratitude of a thankful nation.

“We shared the horror of that day together as a nation. The events shook our country and our reality. Yet our enemies were mistaken when they imagined weakness in our country. This past decade has proven that an attack on one is an attack on all and the American spirit has prevailed. God has graciously blessed our land with courage, strength, and freedom, and I hope you will join me in praying that he will continue to bless the United States of America.”

GOVERNOR JON HUNTSMAN STATEMENT ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH

Orlando, FL- Governor Jon Huntsman has issued the following statement on the tenth anniversary of September 11th:

"Today we remember those who lost their lives in Pennsylvania, New York, and at the Pentagon and those in our military who have sacrificed in battlefields abroad as a result of one of America’s most tragic days. And we celebrate the inspiring courage and heroism of all those who met evil in the eye like the passengers on Flight 93 and the firefighters and policemen who stormed into the burning towers. We will never forget the fallen. We will never forget how America can overcome any challenge when we unite with resolve and common purpose."

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Senator Santorum comments on the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001

Verona, PA - Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) made the following remarks in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks.

"Today marks the 10th anniversary of the most despicable and cowardly acts of violence ever carried out against our nation. But in our darkest hour, the heroism of the American spirit served as a beacon of strength, light, hope and healing for the entire world. As a nation we came together - rejecting what divides us and instead we were clinging to what makes us one nation under God. Today, let's reflect on that unifying American spirit - remembering and praying for those innocent people who lost their lives 10 years ago. May God bless the United States and her people as we continue to heal from the decade old wounds - and may this day serve as a sobering reminder that we must remain united and vigilant against the radical threat that still looms, seeking to destroy us not for what we have done but for who we are as a people."

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NEWT GINGRICH STATEMENT ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 ATTACKS

Newt Gingrich released the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks:

"Today's solemn anniversary is an opportunity to remember the many lives cut short by evil on that day and reflect upon the selfless courage of all those who responded to the attack on our country. We remember our brave firefighters, police, and other first responders. We remember the passengers of Flight 93. And we remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who continue the work of defending America. We are a heroic people. And while much work still remains to defeat the evil that attacked us that day, the American spirit remains strong, resilient, and determined to ensure the light of liberty is never extinguished, but grows brighter every day. God bless America."

Cain Reflects Upon 10th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks

(Stockbridge, GA)- Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain reflected upon the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, saying:

"On September 11, 2001, we saw the worst of our enemies, but we saw the best of us.

In a time of utter chaos and despair, Americans of all walks of life united under our flag for the cause of caring for one another and our country.

Although we shall never forget the loss of precious life on that Tuesday morning, terrorists did not and will never win, for the spirit of America- the triumphant spirit that has sustained us for more than two centuries- was reaffirmed, even in our darkest hour.
As long as we are prosperous and as long as we are free, America will remain the envy of the world. That's why, ten years later, we must answer the high moral call for defending this great nation for Her preservation for generations to come.

In honor of the fallen and those who continue to sacrifice for our sake, may we be ever mindful of the goodness of our people, our resiliency through trials and God's continued grace upon this land."

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