Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement in advance of the 18th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the seventh anniversary of the deadly attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya.

“When thinking back on the attacks on September 11th in 2001, the same feelings of sadness and utter horror are overwhelming.

Folks across East Alabama and America will never forget our innocent American brothers and sisters we lost that tragic day and the families they left behind. We also remember the Americans who died in the Benghazi attacks and pray for their families.

“May God continue to bless the United States of America.”