NEWS 28 - Survivors of the September 11 attacks in New York City 23 years ago were invited to the Nationalist House and had a private sit down conversation with President John McCallum about the attacks and the effects they had on them.

"September 11, 2001, was one of the worst days in American history, after hijackers took over four commercial aircraft, and crashed two of them into the north and south tower of the World Trade Center, one in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and one that crashed in to the US Pentagon," said President McCallum. "Today, we honor all of those who died in this tragedy, and honor those who continue their battles with the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. Today we stand with our American brothers and sisters as they commemorate the 23 years that have passed."

Officials across the United States Of Jesstopia also ordered moments of silence, including House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf who ceased House proceedings to issue a moment of silence at 8:46 AM, the time that the first plane hit the North Tower.

Senate leaders also issued their own moments of silence for the victims of the terrorist attack on the WTC. They issued their moments of silence to be conducted from 8:46 - 8:47.

"9/11 was a day that should never be repeated, but should never be forgotten. As our fellow Democratic nation remembers those who died on September 11, 2001, we too, remember those as well," said House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf. "We understand all too well that those lost that day, 23 years ago, were mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, and grandpas and grandmas. Their deaths serves as a reminder of the task we face to ward off terrorists. The loss of the first responders outline the specialty of our emergency responders and our duty to aid them in anyway we can, so that they continue to effectively do their jobs."

Senate Minority Leader Larry Cofelt, issued the following statement on his X account, and on his website.

"September 11, 2001, 23 years ago, 3,000 dead, and a nation fighting to defend its borders. This day, will forever be remembered as one of the worst terrorist attacks on a western nation. The United States Of Jesstopia responded to the attacks, by providing aid, strengthening air travel security, and closing the border. We will not and must not forget those who died that day and our love for the American people shines bright today as they remember this attack. We love you America."

The President met with the survivors in private, away from public spotlight and the media, and had a heartfelt meeting where survivors shared photos of friends and family they lost in the terrorist attacks. The President showed emotion as they showed him pictures of the children the victims left behind.

"The president got visibly emotional as we discussed the effects that 9/11 had on our families and our nation," said a survivor. "We are grateful to be alive, but we also have a part of us that misses them like crazy. It feels nice to have a world leader empathize and sympathize with us. 9/11 was a horrific day that I hope is never forgotten for as long as our planet exists. I know Jesstopia will always share that sentiment."

The survivors were than invited to a 9/11 memorial lunch that was hosted at the Nationalist House Banquet Hall. The President toasted to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, and proclaimed that the United States Of Jesstopia would "never ever forget the attacks of September 11, and the victims that were killed by these brutal attacks."