Five important things to remember after 9/11 includes:
The power of the government and the presidency has increased
There is a new appreciation of the courage and service of police, firefighters and other first-responder heroes of 9/11
Americans are more aware than in the past that this is a very dangerous world
We have reassessed and tried to organize our intelligence infrastructure
Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks
Today should be an important day to be grateful and appreciate the opportunities that still exist in America. 9/11 has opened the eyes of many and it’s important to remember that “freedom of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness is worth fighting for”