This week we are mourning the tragic loses of innocent lives as well as commemorating the unsurpassed heroism that was on display that day. We are expressing our gratitude to our Nations law enforcement officers for their tireless dedication to make our country safer. and we are reaffirming our Nations resolve to combat terrorism and secure our homeland. But rather than offering a bipartisan resolution that unites us on this solemn occasion. the Republican leadership converted the bill into an endorsement of the PATRIOT Act. punitive immigration bills. and other highly controversial measures. which many of my constituents oppose. This bill was cynically transformed from a memorial resolution to an endorsement of President Bushs failed policies. The Republicans show enormous disrespect to the 9/11 victims and families by playing election year politics with something as solemn as the fifth anniversay of 9/11.
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