Jones, Lynch, and Graham To Host Press Conference on Resolution To Declassify 9/11 Report

PRESS RELEASE

Jones, Lynch, and Graham To Host Press Conference on Resolution To Declassify 9/11 Report

Jan. 2, 2015 (EIRNS)—The following press release was issued by Rep. Walter Jones and is posted on his Congressional website.

WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Representatives Walter B. Jones (N.C.-3), Stephen Lynch (Mass.-8), and former Sen. Bob Graham (Fla.) will hold a bipartisan press conference on H. Res. 428, a resolution that calls on President Obama to declassify the 28 pages of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001 that were initially classified by President George W. Bush and have remained classified under President Barack Obama.

Senator Graham was the chair of the Select Committee on Intelligence when the Joint Inquiry was written and has repeatedly called for the 28 pages to be declassified. H. Res. 428 states that declassification of the pages is necessary to provide the American public with the full truth surrounding the tragic events of September 11, 2001, particularly relating to the involvement of foreign governments. Congressmen Jones, Lynch, and Massie will introduce H. Res. 428 into the 114th Congress.

Also attending the press conference will be representatives from 9/11 Families United for Justice Against Terrorism, and family members of victims killed in the 9/11 attacks.

WHAT: Press conference on the status of H. Res. 428 in the new Congress.

WHO: Congressman Walter B. Jones (N.C.-3) Congressman Stephen Lynch (Mass.-8) Senator Bob Graham (Fla.), and representatives from 9/11 Families United for Justice Against Terrorism.

Family members of victims killed in the 9/11 attacks.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 7 at 9:30 A.M.

WHERE: Cannon House Office Building, Room 121.