Press Releases 08
Honoring Patriots and Remembering 9/11
Statement by Ambassador Antonio O. Garza
Mexico City, September 11, 2008 - “Today the Embassy and
Consulates fly the flag at half staff in tribute to the courageous
men and women who serve and protect the United States and
preserve our freedom, and to remember the men and women from
over 90 countries, including Mexico, whose lives were taken
seven years ago in the terrorist attacks of September 11,
2001.
“I remember 9/11 every day. After the attacks, our leaders
in Washington resolved that we would go on the offensive against
our enemies. We committed to ferreting out the terrorists
and denying them safe haven wherever they try to hide. Since
9/11, the United States and its allies have been fighting
a global struggle against terrorist enemies who seek to impose
their violent vision on free and peaceful people throughout
the world.
“Working together with our allies, we have made progress.
We have strengthened our cooperation to undermine al Qaeda's
attempts to tap into and co-opt regional terrorist networks
for their own strategic purpose. Together, we are working
to cut off terrorist financing and disrupt their networks.
Through cooperation and intelligence sharing, we have prevented
several terrorist attacks before they could destroy more lives.
“In December 2001, President Bush declared September 11 ‘Patriot
Day,’ so that we would never forget what we had lost. In his
words, ‘On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken
from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a
safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve
to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test
that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the
world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe.’
“Today I ask Mexicans and U.S. citizens alike to stop for
a moment and honor the memory of those lost.”
To read President Bush’s proclamation on Patriot Day, click
here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080908-2.html |
