Political Quotes

“yesterday marked the 4-year anniversary of the tragedies that took place on September 11, 2001. Out of the destruction of that terrible day emerged a renewal of the American spirit and a rejuvenated commitment to fight the scourge of terrorism both at home and abroad. Yesterday, I was honored to attend a memorial service along with Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania, former Pennsylvania Governor and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and other public officials to pay tribute to the brave passengers and crew aboard flight 93. We now know with near certainty that the terrorists aboard that flight had plans of causing severe destruction to either the White House or the Capitol Building. Thanks to the heroic actions of the men and women aboard that flight, thousands of lives were spared, and one of the greatest symbols of America's freedom and democracy still stands. The individuals who tried to break our fortitude will never succeed. They failed because as Americans we are all living, breathing examples of freedom and democracy, of strength and character. No act of terrorism can ever take that away from us. I continue to believe that the individuals, States, and countries that have supported terrorism should be brought to justice. On October 7, 2001, President Bush announced Operation Enduring Freedom to dismantle the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which was harboring al- Qaida.…”