Posted on 12/11/2001 5:54:53 AM PST by kattracks
WASHINGTON (AP) - Solicitor General Theodore Olson, whose wife, Barbara, was killed in the plane that crashed into the Pentagon Sept. 11, called those who died in the attacks ``heroes who inspire us.''
``We will never forget our loved ones who died or were injured on Sept. 11,'' Olson, the Bush administration's top lawyer, said at a remembrance ceremony at the Justice Department Tuesday. He called those who died ``walking, talking, living symbols of all that America stands for.'' He made no specific mention of his wife, a lawyer and conservative activist. Barbara Olson had called her husband from the doomed plane and described the hijacking in progress. Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson said Barbara Olson's call, made ``in the midst of terrible danger and turmoil swirling around her,'' was a ``clarion call that awakened our nation's leaders to the true nature of the events of Sept. 11.'' Olson has been one of the administration's chief proponents of tough anti-terrorism laws. He called the hijackers ``tyrants, bigots, zealots, and persecutors, so they hate American tolerance and freedom.'' ``Tens of thousands lost spouses children, parents, neighbors, co-workers and friends,'' Olson said. ``I say this for every American. We will fight this evil for as long as it takes,'' Olson said. Copyright © 2001 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
When Ted was introduced, the room applauded long and hard. He knew that show of affection was mostly for Barbara, but he opened his remarks by saying he knew that response was intended for all the victims of Sept 11. A most gracious moment, I thought.
This too is so limited - how 'bout television commentator and author?
OldFriend, I know what you mean about labels. They could call me "conservative activist" all they want, though. I only wish the media would use more labels like "radical socialist Democrat Senator Clinton".
But they should be asked why the liberals are not called liberal, and asked each time conservatives are labeled.
They paid her a compliment without even knowing it.
Why not, simply, a woman who devoted her life to her country, even to the very end--a patriot and a heroine. How many of us would use what we knew to be our last moments on Earth as she did? I've always admired her, but her last minutes alive were brave and selfless beyond imagining. Leave it to AP to ignore that bravery and selflessness.
Certainly, it would include the phrase, "Bush tax cuts."
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