Washington, DC (September 11, 2017) Congressman Steve Pearce today released the following statement in memory of the nearly 3,000 American lives lost on September 11, 2001:

"We can all remember where we were and what we were doing when our nation fell under attack. On this day sixteen years ago, our country united against the evil and hate that waged an attack against the liberties and values that define us as Americans. First responders and ordinary citizens jumped up, without hesitation, to help their fellow Americans. I will never forget those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and will continue to honor the brave men and women in uniform that continue to fight, protect, and defend our freedoms every day. God bless America."