Biden Bits: “Never Forget”…

September 11, 2024 12:00 pm EDT Tiff Biden Tweets (Open Thread) Comments Off on Biden Bits: “Never Forget”…
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It’s Wednesday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 09/11/2024:

6:50 AM
New York Out-of-Town Pool
Out-of-Town Pool Call Time
7:00 AM
New York Closed Press
The President receives the President’s Daily Brief
8:30 AM

Ground Zero, NY 

The President participates in a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero; The Vice President attends
10:15 AM
Downtown Manhattan Heliport, NY Out-of-Town Pool
The President departs New York, New York en route to Queens, New York
10:40 AM
John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
The President arrives to Queens, New York
10:55 AM
John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
The President departs Queens, New York en route to Johnstown, Pennsylvania
11:55 AM
John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, PA Open Press
The President arrives to Johnstown, Pennsylvania
12:05 PM
John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, PA Open Press
The President departs Johnstown, Pennsylvania en route to Shanksville, Pennsylvania
12:20 PM
Flight 93 National Memorial, Stoystown, PA Out-of-Town Pool
The President arrives to Shanksville, Pennsylvania
12:45 PM

Flight 93 National Memorial, Stoystown, PA

The President participates in a Flight 93 wreath laying ceremony; The Vice President attends
3:00 PM
The White House In-Town Pool
In-Town Pool Call Time
3:15 PM
John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, PA Out-of-Town Pool
The President departs Johnstown, Pennsylvania en route to Joint Base Andrews
4:20 PM
Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool
The President arrives to Joint Base Andrews
5:00 PM

National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial 

The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Pentagon; The Vice President attends
6:00 PM
National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial In-Town Travel Pool
The President departs Arlington, Virginia en route to the White House
6:10 PM
North Grounds In-Town Travel Pool
The President arrives to the White House

Remembering 9/11/2001

The video is 1 minute and 5 seconds long.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of September 11:

Today, our nation comes together to renew our sacred vow: Never Forget.

Never forget each of the 2,977 precious lives stolen from us when terrorists attacked our nation. Never forget their families who still bear the grief from that searing September morning. Never forget the heroic citizens and survivors who rushed to help their fellow Americans. And never forget that when faced with evil—and an enemy that sought to tear us apart—we endured.

In the crucible of September 11 and the days that followed, we showed what Americans are made of. Firefighters and police officers running into the inferno of jet fuel and debris at Ground Zero. Civilians and service members at the Pentagon rushing into the fiery breach to rescue their colleagues. The heroes of Flight 93, who confronted terror with absolute courage and undoubtedly saved more American lives. Neighbors who showed up for neighbors to grieve and to rebuild. And hundreds of thousands of women and men whose hands went up—ready to serve our country.

On this day 23 years ago, terrorists believed they could break our will and bring us to our knees. They were wrong. They will always be wrong. In the darkest of hours, we found light. And in the face of fear, we came together—to defend our country, and to help one another. That is why terrorists targeted us in the first place: our freedom, our democracy, our unity.

They failed. But we must remain vigilant. Today, our longest war is finally over. But our commitment to preventing another attack on our people never will be. We will continue to disrupt terrorist networks wherever we find them. And we will continue to deliver justice to terrorists who plot against America—just as we did with Osama bin Laden in 2011 and Ayman al-Zawahiri in 2022.

And above all, we will continue to remember: we are the United States of America. We endure. We overcome. And there is nothing beyond our capacity when we do it together. May God bless our fallen and their families. May God protect our troops and first responders. And may God bless the United States of America. 

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of September 11. 09/11/2024.

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Anniversary of September 11:

Today is a day of solemn remembrance as we mourn the souls we lost in a heinous terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. We stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones. We also honor the extraordinary heroism on display that fateful day by ordinary Americans helping their fellow Americans. We will never forget.
 
On September 11, 2001 terrorists sought to attack and destroy our way of life—our democracy, our freedoms, and everything we hold dear as Americans. In that endeavor they failed. In the days that followed, we were all reminded that unity is possible in America. Together, we made clear we will not bend or break in the face of terrorism. We rallied around the victims and their families. We worked to overcome the hate and discrimination that many of our fellow Americans experienced following the attacks. And we fought for the country we love and the ideals we cherish. All of this work continues today.
 
Hundreds of thousands of Americans served in Afghanistan and elsewhere to selflessly and bravely protect the American people and our homeland.  They deployed to root out the evil of terrorism and to deny terrorists a safe haven. I will always honor their service and sacrifice.
 
In 2011, President Obama ordered an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, and two years ago, President Biden ordered an operation that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, bin Laden’s deputy. We remain vigilant against any terrorist threat directed at the United States or the American people and we continue to disrupt terrorist networks wherever we find them.
 
Today, I will travel to the hallowed ground of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania to honor the victims and their families. As I do so, I will also reflect on the incredible selflessness and courage of the American people. And as we commemorate this day, we should all reflect on what binds us together as one: the greatest privilege on Earth, the pride and privilege of being an American.

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Anniversary of September 11. 09/11/2024.

President Biden and Vice President Harris Participates in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Pentagon @5:00 PM D.C., time:


His Other Tweets

From Tuesday…

The YouTube of his remarks is 16 minutes and 22 seconds long. The White House still hasn’t posted the transcript.

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions, the University of Connecticut Huskies; the YouTube is 13 minutes and 20 seconds long.

Show more =’s He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common – overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something bigger than ourselves. His legendary voice boomed wherever it was heard, an instrument and imprint that reverberated in the hearts of audiences worldwide. May God bless James Earl Jones.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of James Earl Jones

One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington.

He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common—overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something bigger than ourselves.

His legendary voice boomed wherever it was heard, an instrument and imprint that reverberated in the hearts of audiences worldwide.

And we’ve all heard it.

Through iconic characters, film, stage, commercials, radio, and more, his voice carried a sense of grace and dignity that commanded respect and demanded to be heard. His roles made us stop, stayed with us, and inspired us to reflect on everything from race and power, good and evil, to our place in the world.

For his remarkable talent, James has received numerous honors, including two Emmy awards, a Grammy award, an honorary Oscar, and two Tony awards—making him one of few Americans to earn an EGOT.

He was a proud Army veteran, and I will always remember him as someone who served this country, influenced generations, and became one of the greatest actors of our time.

Jill and I send our love and condolences to his son Flynn, his brother Matthew, and everyone he inspired and who he will continue to inspire as his voice echoes for the ages.

May God bless James Earl Jones.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of James Earl Jones. 09/10/2024.

The video is 1 minute and 24 seconds long. It’s worth the 1 minute and 24 second watch…

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks; the YouTube is 10 minutes and 14 seconds long.

To the families and friends and, most of all, to the players and coaches, congratulations on an incredible run of excellence.  Incredible. 

[snip]

But you — you never gave up.  You never gave up.  You kept the faith and you just finished the job.

[snip]

But for the record — and this is the God’s truth — I picked you to win on my card.  (Laughter and applause.)  I won a lot of money.  No, that’s a joke.  (Laughter.)

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks; the YouTube is 10 minutes and 14 seconds long.

And when new fa- — and when new fans watch for the first time, when young girls see their idols, they see the power of your example.  Coach Staley, when you took this job, Carolyn Peck, the first Black female coach in Division 1 women’s basketball national champion, gave you a piece of the net from her title game.  All she asked was that you pay it forward, and that’s what you’ve done. 

After your first title game, you sent a piece of the net to every Black woman head coach in Division I basketball.  That network is your legacy, kid.  (Applause.)  It’s the legacy of this whole team: setting an example for the next generation. 

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks; the YouTube is 10 minutes and 14 seconds long.

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