Today marks the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Members of Congress paid their tribute to those killed in the attacks and in the ensuing Global War on Terror in a variety of ways, including on the social media platform Twitter. Here is a sampling of their tweets commemorating the 9/11 anniversary.
Remembering those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 11, 2012, and praying for their families and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/8fTSVdrJG4
— Shelley Moore Capito (@RepShelley) September 11, 2014
Flying at half-staff at the @USCapitol. This flag is still the greatest symbol of freedom in the world: http://t.co/K28JHJq5UX #NeverForget
— Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) September 11, 2014
We will #NeverForget this day, nor the strength, courage & resolve that united a nation in the days & years following pic.twitter.com/oIAe6rt5kO
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) September 11, 2014
We will #NeverForget the lives that were tragically stolen 13 years ago & the heroes that sacrifice their lives every day to keep us safe.
— JaimeHerreraBeutler (@HerreraBeutler) September 11, 2014
America will #NeverForget. pic.twitter.com/gx2JI27w8v
— Senate Republicans (@Senate_GOPs) September 11, 2014
Today we pause in a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11 and their families: http://t.co/IMyrnomaVa pic.twitter.com/9MmTJGHXYd
— Peter Roskam (@PeterRoskam) September 11, 2014
We will #NeverForget the lives lost or those who stepped forward to defend our freedom. pic.twitter.com/QBgbyan0g3
— Lynn Jenkins (@RepLynnJenkins) September 11, 2014
On this 13th anniversary of 9/11, we pause to honor and reflect upon the lives lost and those who fight for our country every day.
— James E. Clyburn (@Clyburn) September 11, 2014
13 years since 9/11. Do you remember where you were & what you were doing when you learned the attack was happening? #NeverForget
— Rep. Martha Roby (@RepMarthaRoby) September 11, 2014
Just observed a moment of silence on Capitol Hill w colleagues. Our prayers and thoughts are w the families of the victims. #NeverForget
— Rep. Bill Huizenga (@RepHuizenga) September 11, 2014
Today, we must reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the heroism displayed on 9/11 is never forgotten. #911anniversary #NeverForget
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) September 11, 2014
Today we remember those who lost their lives on 9/11 & the sacrifice of all in uniform. We must #neverforget & honor their memory each day.
— Lois Capps (@RepLoisCapps) September 11, 2014
Today we remember those who lost their lives in #911 & honor the brave men & women in uniform who work each day to protect us. #NeverForget
— Rep. Lois Frankel (@RepLoisFrankel) September 11, 2014
As we remember this tragedy today, we hope for a better tomorrow #911anniversary pic.twitter.com/6y3c2n3cXi
— Robin Kelly (@RepRobinKelly) September 11, 2014
Today, we remember the innocent Americans killed on 9/11 & those who heroically protected us #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/IJAFbRGOmM
— Jackie Walorski (@RepWalorski) September 11, 2014
Remembering the victims of 9/11 and praying for their families. 13 years ago seems like yesterday. #NeverForget
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 11, 2014
America will #NeverForget. pic.twitter.com/gx2JI27w8v
— Senate Republicans (@Senate_GOPs) September 11, 2014
Today America remembers the sacrifices made on 9/11, the lives lost, and the challenges that were overcome. http://t.co/OwgUPovNuS
— Senator John Thune (@SenJohnThune) September 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the thousands lost 13 years ago today #911anniversary
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 11, 2014
We will never forget those we tragically and suddenly lost 13 yrs ago today. Our thoughts also with friends and family of those remembered
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) September 11, 2014
We remember the 9/11 victims today and we honor the brave heroes who answered the call in the aftermath #NeverForget http://t.co/U9Y6mKlkOH
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) September 11, 2014
A heartfelt piece by my wife, Kris, about her recollections of 9-11 #neverforget @Flight93NPS http://t.co/cDDwUh4Tb0
— Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) September 11, 2014
Today is a day of remembrance & reflection. Thoughts & prayers for families & service members who put their lives on line to protect America
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) September 11, 2014
I’ll never forget Congressmen gathering on the steps of the Capitol, joining hands & singing “God Bless America.” #NeverForget #September11
— Sen. Robert Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) September 11, 2014
Very moving 9/11 remembrance ceremony in #NYC this AM. My thoughts & prayers are w/all our 9/11 families as they remember their loved ones.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) September 11, 2014
“Today we remember those we lost.. and honor those fighting at home and abroad to protect Americans and defend our freedom” #NeverForget
— Sen. Lamar Alexander (@SenAlexander) September 11, 2014
We shall never forget http://t.co/0e5qZwq2zB pic.twitter.com/bqNWpSp8lX
— Candice Miller (@CandiceMiller) September 11, 2014
Our nation will #neverforget the pain and loss of #911. pic.twitter.com/NhoTl0dByf
— G. K. Butterfield (@GKButterfield) September 11, 2014
13 yrs later on this solemn day we remember those lost and keep the survivors and families in our prayers #NeverForget #9/11
— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) September 11, 2014
9/11: A day, like Pearl Harbor, that will live in infamy.
— Jim Cooper (@repjimcooper) September 11, 2014
Like so many in Connecticut, I lost neighbors and friends on 9/11. We will never forget them.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) September 11, 2014
Countless patriots acted selflessly on behalf of our nation. Let us today recommit ourselves to honoring their sacrifice.
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) September 11, 2014
Our nation will never forget the sacrifices these everyday heroes made following 9/11. #NeverForget911
— Eliot Engel (@RepEliotEngel) September 11, 2014
On this anniversary let us never forget the lives lost 13 years ago today and pray for those who protect us from the dangers we still face.
— Rep. Leonard Lance (@RepLanceNJ7) September 11, 2014
Today we remember those who lost their lives 13 years ago. We will never forget: http://t.co/xUWmesvGQH
— Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) September 11, 2014