September 11 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most devastating tragedies in American history.
Today we remember the 2,977 lives that were tragically lost in, Washington D.C., and Somerset County, Pennsylvania at the hands of 19 al-Qaeda terrorists. When the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, the terrorists were not only attacking our homeland, but the very heart of our nation.
Recently, the world watched as the Taliban, which openly supported and provided sanctuary to al-Qaeda, reimposed its reign of brutality and violence in Afghanistan. The disastrous military withdrawal in August – which led to the Taliban’s return to power, the deaths of 13 American troops, and a refugee crisis – has augmented the suffering of the Afghan people and empowered the very terrorists that the United States spent decades fighting.WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 11: Hon.
in the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction’s August report are eye-opening. According to the report,"The U.S. government continuously struggled to develop and implement a coherent strategy for what it hoped to achieve." The report’s conclusions deserve careful study and critical analysis. By learning from our successes and failures in Afghanistan through a dedicated, objective effort, we are best equipped to overcome future threats.Additionally, Americans must continue to honor the sacrifices of those who were killed on September 11, 2001, as well as those who gave their lives in the ensuing 20-year war.
Those fortunate to return home have been burdened by the bureaucracy, which has failed to provide quality health care for our American soldiers.
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