I plan to introduce a resolution condemning remarks made by Speaker McClinton on September 10, 2026, in connection with the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. September 11th should be a day that transcends our political disagreements. It is a day to remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost, honor the first responders who ran toward danger, recognize the courage of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, and reflect on the extraordinary unity Americans demonstrated in the aftermath of the attacks.
 
Instead, on the eve of the 25th anniversary, one of our colleagues used her remarks commemorating September 11th to invoke current political divisions, including criticism of “the brutality of this federal government,” and appeared to draw a connection between acts of terrorism and current policy disagreements. Whatever our views on the current administration or any matter of public policy, there are countless opportunities throughout the year to debate those issues. A solemn remembrance of September 11 should not be one of them. To infer that Americans brought this disaster or other future attacks onto themselves is an outrage and a spit in the face to those who lost loved ones that day.
 
Only weeks after the attacks in 2001, all 203 members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives jointly sponsored House Resolution 291, praying for the victims of the terrorist attacks in a demonstration of unity. 25 years later, we should be capable of showing that same respect for an occasion that belongs to every American, regardless of political party.
 
I hope all my colleagues will join this resolution condemning these divisive remarks.