THE The Attack
President George Walter Bush’s historical address happened after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States. The terrorist attack which was a multiple attack saw two jetliners crash into the World Trade Centre and another one into the Pentagon in Arlington. At the same time, the fourth one which was focused on the white house was averted by the passengers who all tried their best to avoid the scenario and the plane ended up in Starkville Pennsylvania.
The terrorist attack on September 11 2001 led to the death of 2977 people and also became what is known as 9/11.
On the day of the terrorist attack, President George W. Bush was not at the white house as he was on a domestic agenda that centres on Education. President Bush was at Emma E. Booker elementary school in Sarasota when he was informed about the incident. However, President George Bush finish with the children in other not to create panic before addressing the Nation. The terrorist attack cut off many of Bush’s plans and policies.
However, President George Bush who was a Republican, the 43rd president of the United States addressed the nation on the terrorist attack by saying.
Transcript
“Good evening. Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, and our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in aeroplanes, or in their offices; secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers; moms and dads, friends and neighbours. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.
The pictures of aeroplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger. These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed; our country is strong.
A great people have been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.
America was targeted for attack because we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining.
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Today, our nation saw evil, as the very worst of human nature. And we responded with the best of America — with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbours who came to give blood and help in any way they could.
Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government’s emergency response plans. Our military is powerful, and it’s prepared. Our emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington, D.C. to help with local rescue efforts.
Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks.
The functions of our government continue without interruption. Federal agencies in Washington which had to be evacuated today are reopening for essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow. Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business, as well.
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The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I’ve directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them.
I appreciate so very much the members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance.
America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism. Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, and for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.”
This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day. Yet, we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.
Thank you. Good night, and God bless America.”
After the address
The 9/11 terrorist attack on the United States of America changed the country’s course of action at that point in time to fight terrorism and also show the world the strength of the American people. President George Bush’s address also led to America’s historical decision on terrorism from that point in time, and The United States of America’s continuous contribution toward global peace.
President George Bush also responded after the terrorist attack by establishing the Department of Homeland Security at the cabinet level and dispatching American soldiers to Afghanistan to dismantle the Taliban and arrest Osama Bin Laden. The United state believed that Osama supported, funded, and exported terrorist squads (al-Qaeda) that were responsible for the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, on the United States of America. Although the Taliban were decisively dismantled, Osama Bin Laden escaped.
Saddam Hussien the Iraq president was caught up in the anger of The United States of America as The United States claimed that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction that could lead to another attack. Saddam Hussien was arrested, trail and hanged by the Iraqi government for several human rights abuse including the killings of 148 townspeople in Al-Dujayl. The death of Saddam Hussien has continuously been a debatable issue as they were several attempts on his life before he was accused of killing and sentenced to death.
On January 4, 2007, US President George W. Bush said he hoped the execution “had gone on in a more respectful way.” In a subsequent interview with American television journalist Jim Lehrer on January 16, 2007, Bush said that Saddam’s murder “looks like it was kind of a revenge assassination.”
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Osama Bin Laden was however assassinated by American forces in 2011, two years after President Bush left office and under the command of President Barack Obama, the country’s first black president.
However, since President George Bush’s speech following the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001, the nation’s stance against international terrorism has risen, and the government continuously take steps to protect its citizens from another terrorist attack.
