“I hope we never as a nation forget September 11. For as much as it showcased the cowardice and animalistic behavior of the terrorists, it also showcased many wonderful and selfless Americans—firemen, police officers, first responders, volunteers who gave their lives—as to why terrorism can hurt us, but never kill us. September 11 will be remembered therefore as one of America’s worst days—and yet in the rubble of the twin towers and the pentagon and Shanksville, PA, we saw Americans at their best—laying down their lives for others. As we reflect and remember today, let’s not dwell on the monsters who don’t deserve the attention, but the true heroes who do…”

Mike Huckabee