This Friday marks the 14th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. The hijacking of four planes, two of which struck the World Trade Center towers, one which crashed into the Pentagon, and another that was brought down by courageous citizens in Pennsylvania, forever changed this country and the world as a whole.

While the events of September 11, 2001, continue to shape U.S. policies and politics, today is a day for somber remembrance. As a nation, we take time to remember the nearly 3,000 Americans that were killed that day.  As a nation, we take time to comfort the parents, the spouses and the children who lost loved ones. As a nation, we take time to thank the firefighters, paramedics, police officers and others who were brave first responders to the scene.

The American people have moved forward from this national tragedy, but it is incredibly important that we never forget this attack on our freedom, and those that stepped forward to defend it. I am proud to say that I was able to know and serve alongside the brave military men and women who carried that burden.

On this sad anniversary, I ask everyone to take the time to remember those citizens our country lost and be grateful for the freedoms we continue to be blessed with. 

Upcoming Veto Session

The General Assembly will reconvene in veto session on September 16. Legislators will reconsider bills vetoed by the governor, and a bill must be approved by a two-thirds majority in each chamber to override a veto. The governor vetoed 18 bills from the 2015 legislative session. A list of vetoed bills can be found at https://governor.mo.gov/news/legislative-actions/house.