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On the recordSeptember 9, 2004
Dear President Bush: On the tragic event of September 11, 2001, I wish to thank you for your efforts to defend our Nation and our freedom. All Americans should join in prayer for you as you certainly have one of the most challenging jobs in the world. God bless the Forces of Might for Right, the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and National Guard who serve in harm's way, far away from their loved ones, to safeguard and defend us. God bless the policemen, firemen, border patrol officers, emergency first responders, and all those who work here at home to safeguard and protect our Nation. The martial arts community joins you in thanking all of those who serve and protect us as a Nation and a people. The terrorists assaulted our country on 9/11, but they didn't destroy our spirit. Mr. President, your seal of office shows an eagle grasping both the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace. We in the martial arts have always taught these twin precepts.
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Nick Smith
Republican · Michigan

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Submitting an open letter from Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee to President George W. Bush.

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