WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) today released the following statement reflecting on the September 11^th 2001 terror attacks:

“Seventeen years have passed since September 11, 2001, but time will not erase our memories from that shocking day. Today, we reflect on the thousands of innocent lives that were lost, and we are reminded of the immeasurable acts of selflessness and bravery that followed the attacks. We remember the heroism displayed by our nation’s first responders, the actions of good Samaritans who rushed toward chaos to help strangers, and the new generation of soldiers who readily answered the call to serve. On this day in particular, we are reminded of the resilience of our United States,” said Heller.  “As a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I am committed to taking care of all of the men and women in uniform who have served in harm’s way and reminded the world of America’s strength, as well as those who continue to defend our freedoms today.”

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