Missouri Lawmakers Respond to Terrorist Attacks

September 11, 2001
By: Sara Lasure
State Capital Bureau

After an unprecedented attack on the United States, Missouri lawmakers say that our ideals of democracy will survive. Sara Lasure has the story from Jefferson City.

In what is considered the worst threat of terrorism against any country, Missouri Senators react strongly.

Senate President Pro Tem Peter Kinder expressed his views on the horrific event.

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Senator David Klindt sympathizes with the families and friends affected by the tragedy.

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Representative Harry Kennedy says the attack is a setback but the United States will remain strong.

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Contents: our democracy will remain intact.

From Jefferson City I'm Sara Lasure


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