08/02/2001
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"The American people should go about their business."
"We are responding to the brutal September 11 attacks on our territory, our citizens, and our way of life."
"I took it upon myself to notify the leadership of the Congress that I intend to protect our troops."
"It's been my honor to welcome a great friend of America to the Oval Office again."