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Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement:
“Today we remember not only the horror of the September 11th terrorist attacks, but also the heroism, patriotism, and unity of purpose we found as a nation in their aftermath. On this date we also remember the second anniversary of the attacks on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya which killed four Americans including our Ambassador.
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today responded to President Obama’s address to the nation regarding his plans to counter the threat posed by the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS):
“I appreciate the President addressing the American people regarding the ISIS terrorists,” said Congressman Smith. “While America is understandably weary of foreign conflicts, ISIS clearly presents a threat to American interests and allies. ISIS also poses a unique threat to the United States because many of their fighters carry American or European passports.