A fatal flaw? A hole in the Constitutional system could prevent Congress from functioning after a terrorist attack. America needs bold action.

American Enterprise, The, January, 2003 by Ornstein, Norman J.

The attacks on September 11, 2001 could have been worse. Were it not for the brave passengers on board United Airlines Flight 93, much of Congress might have perished. Recent interviews with captured terrorists have confirmed that this plane was headed for the U.S. Capitol. Had that plane reached its target, hundreds--perhaps thousands--more would have died and a hole in our Constitutional system might have prevented Congress from functioning for months. America's legislative branch might have lost legitimacy and power at just the time the nation needed bold leadership to make difficult decisions.

But United Flight 93 took off 41 minutes late. This delay gave the passengers time to communicate with loved ones and find out that the hijackers were on a suicide...

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