SCHAKOWSKY STATEMENT ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS

Washington, Sept. 11 -- Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks:

"Twenty-five years ago today, I watched in disbelief with the rest of the nation as two planes struck the Twin Towers and our nation came under attack. Later, from my office in the Capitol, I watched smoke rise from the Pentagon. I remember the fear and chaos of that day, but also the extraordinary courage and sacrifice that followed.

"I remember standing on the Capitol steps with my colleagues singing 'God Bless America.' I remember learning about the heroes on Flight 93. I remember our Solidarity March down Devon ...