U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement marking today’s twelfth anniversary of 9/11:

“The anniversary of September 11th provides each American with an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the lives of those who were taken from us 12 years ago. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and coworkers who still grieve, and those who continue to support the individuals who were injured at the Pentagon in Northern Virginia, in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and in New York City.

Today's twelfth anniversary also reminds each of us to salute the remarkable  courage, commitment, service and sacrifice willingly provided by our dedicated first responders, military families, and intelligence professionals, who work every day to keep Americans safe.

May God bless, and continue to protect, the United States of America.”