Las Vegas, NV — Senator John Ensign released the following statement after attending the 9/11 Commemoration at Red Rock Canyon in southern Nevada this morning.

“During today’s commemoration I heard many people talking about both the good and evil brought forward five years ago.  On September 11, 2001, Americans witnessed terror, experienced tremendous sadness and saw devastation beyond belief, but we as Americans also came together and tirelessly helped those in need.  The evil from 9/11 reminds us to never let our guard down because our freedom and way of life are at stake.  The good from September 11th is the unity and heroism that came from such a horrific day.  Today is a chance for all of us to remember the 3,000 innocent men, women and children whose lives were taken on 9/11 and to thank our brave troops on the frontlines.  It is also an opportunity to renew our commitment by remembering how we felt that day, and I know that we will stand together to defend our great country.”

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