U.S. REP. JOHN KATKO STATEMENT ON THE FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today issued the following statement in remembrance of September 11, 2001:

“Today marks fourteen years since the deadly terror attacks on our nation on September 11, 2001. 

“We remember the thousands of innocent men and women who lost their lives that day, the brave first responders who gave their own lives to save others, and the many service men and women who have put their lives on the line in defense of our great nation, as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protection of our freedom and our democracy. 

“Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit Ground Zero to pay tribute to all of the lives lost on September 11th in New York, in Washington, D.C., and in Pennsylvania, and to honor the many first responders and heroic volunteers who still suffer from 9/11-related debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.  It is imperative that we continue to care for those who put their lives on the line to help save the lives of others.  That’s why I’m proud to support the reauthorization of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in Congress.

“There is no question that the threat of global terrorism is very real today.  We must remain ever vigilant in this new age of terrorism as we work to keep our nation safe.

“May we always remember this day, and may it unite as a nation in courage and greatness.

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, Rep. Katko joined members of the House Homeland Security Committee held the first-ever hearing at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in lower Manhattan.  This hearing, ‘Beyond Bin Laden's Caves and Couriers to A New Generation of Terrorists: Confronting the Challenges in a Post 9/11 World’, focused on the current terrorism threat environment and the importance of adapting to a new generation of terrorists.  It included testimony from former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro, President of the September 11th Families’ Association Lee Ielpi, and President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Gregory A Thomas.

Photos from this hearing are below, and the full committee hearing is available here.