Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Trump, Biden Pay Tribute to Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks VOA News U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden joined Americans in paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist airline attacks against the United States. Trump spoke at the Friday morning ceremony at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where 40 passengers died. Biden attended the 9/11 Memorial & Museum's commemoration ceremony in New York. Biden was to pay respects to the victims in Shanksville later Friday. "Today, we pay tribute to their sacrifice, and we mourn deeply for the nearly 3,000 precious and beautiful souls who were taken from us on Sept. 11, 2001," Trump said. "To every 9/11 family all across this nation, the first lady and I come to this hallowed ground deeply aware that we cannot fill the void in your heart or erase the terrible sorrow of this day. We promise you the unwavering love, support and devotion of all Americans." .