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George H.W. Bush: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is a difficult moment for America. I, unfortunately, will be going back to Washington after…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2001
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a difficult moment for America. I, unfortunately, will be going back to Washington after my remarks. Secretary Rod Pace, the lieutenant governor will take the podium and discuss education. I do want to thank the folks here at the Booker Elementary School for their hospitality. Today, we had a national tragedy. Two airplanes have crashed into the World Trade Center in an apparent terrorist attack on our country.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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msnbc.com

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Bush addresses the nation after the 9/11 attacks, acknowledging the tragedy and the need to return to Washington.

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