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PORTLAND, MAINE – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement in recognition of the 20 year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:

“Twenty years ago, the September 11^th attacks changed our country forever. Those of us old enough to remember the horrific moment the first hijacked jet crashed into the Twin Towers will never forget it. 9/11 was among the most terrifying and sad days of all our lives. In the wake of the September 11th attacks, we experienced a sense of shared grief and community not seen since. Thousands of young Americans enlisted for military service. Political leaders united in common purpose. Tragically, however, President Bush’s declaration of a ‘war on terror’ hurtled the nation into military conflicts that lasted decades and consumed thousands of American lives and trillions of dollars. On the 20^th anniversary of this tragic day, I applaud President Biden for finally ending a war which began before people who are now old enough to fight in them were even born. Today as we face a deadly pandemic that has killed over 600,000 Americans, I urge you to come together as we did after 9/11. Do your part to keep our nation safe – get vaccinated and save a life.”