WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement in observance of 13th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks:

“Like most Americans, I distinctly remember where I was on September 11, 2001. That morning, I met with Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon.  I left shortly before the terrorists attacked, crashing planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

“Although the memories of 9/11 still weigh heavy on our hearts, we are also reminded of the countless acts of bravery and selflessness shown by first responders, the passengers on United Flight 93, and the members of our armed forces who protect us every day.”