The U.S. State Department remembered the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, by noting the nation would “continue to fight against” terrorists.
In a press release issued on Monday, the State Department remembered the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives due to the terrorist attacks in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, adding the memories of the lives lost served as a reminder of why we should “fight” against terrorism.
“The memory of those who perished on 9/11 reminds us of why we must continue to fight against those who commit acts of terrorism,” the State Department wrote in its press release.
Today we honor the nearly 3,000 people – parents, colleagues, and friends – who lost their lives to terrorism 22 years ago. And we honor the ordinary Americans who responded in extraordinary ways that day. #NeverForget911 pic.twitter.com/tf3XLLA3gz
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 11, 2023
“The men and women of the U.S. Department of State will never forget that tragic day, the many lives lost, and the first responders who rushed into danger to save them,” the press release said. “We also remember our colleagues who were killed on this day in 2012 in Benghazi, Libya. Their bravery and sacrifice continue to be an inspiration for this Department and our nation.”
The 9/11 attacks – which occurred 22 years ago – were orchestrated by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. To this day, the attacks serve as a reminder of the most devasting terrorist attacks to occur on America’s homeland in the history of the nation.
More than 2,000 families of the people who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks issued a letter to President Joe Biden requesting that any plea deal made with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the suspected architect of the attacks and four others, be prevented.
The letter from the families came after the Biden Administration reportedly sent the families a letter warning that Mohammed could possibly escape the death penalty with a plea deal.