Sep 11 2006

Graham Statement on the Five Year Anniversary of 9/11

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the five year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11. “As we remember the tragic events of that terrible day, we should also keep in mind the families of the nearly 3,000 military members and civilians who have died fighting the global War on Terror. We also should be thankful for our men and women in military uniform and the law enforcement officials who continue to protect our nation. “In the last five years, many of the Al-Qaeda leaders who planned the 9/11 attacks have seen their world dramatically change. Many have been killed or captured by the brave men and women of the United States military. Those in our custody will be brought to justice by an American court system. And we will hunt down the remaining terrorists and bring them to justice no matter how long it takes. “Since 9/11 we have taken the fight to the terrorists. We are fighting them in Iraq and Afghanistan instead of at home. The terrorists understand what is on the line -- it is why they are so brutal and vicious. They know if a democracy can emerge from a dictatorship in Iraq and we bring freedom to Afghanistan, it will be a mighty blow to their efforts to spread evil throughout the Middle East and around the globe. “I urge all Americans to understand this war – unlike previous ones – has no capitals to capture, navies to sink, or peace treaties to be signed. This is a battle of ideology – good versus evil – that will be won by the side that exhibits the greatest resolve. Our will to win must be greater than the will of the terrorists.” #####