December 7, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today made the following statement on the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor:

“Seventy years ago, the attacks on Pearl Harbor shook the United States to our core. The events of that day changed our country forever. But like every other time in our history before and after December 7, 1941, we resolved to become a better, stronger nation. The example of the USS Nevada epitomizes that resiliency as well as any. While in the port of Oahu, this battleship was hit by several bombs and a torpedo, and 60 Americans died; yet less than a year later the battleship returned to service.

“Today we honor the living Pearl Harbor veterans for their courage and sacrifice. We also remember the nearly 2,400 Americans who lost their lives on that infamous day and the hundreds of thousands who made the ultimate sacrifice throughout World War II. These service members were true heroes who set fine examples for the men and women who protect our freedoms today around the world, and we shall never forget their courage.”

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