Biden and Harris Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary with Separate Tributes

President Joe Biden marked the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Alaska, where he spoke to service members, first responders, and their families at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. Biden faced criticism for not participating in traditional ceremonies at the White House, Pentagon, or in New York. Vice President Kamala Harris represented the administration at the commemoration ceremony at ground zero in lower Manhattan. Biden addressed his visit abroad and stop in Alaska, emphasizing the importance of building alliances and ensuring the security of the United States. The process of identifying victims continues, with two new victims recently identified. Biden commemorated the first responders, civilians, and service members who responded on 9/11 and those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.