04/23/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The best way to defend America is to stay on the offense against these killers and bring them to justice before they hurt this country again."
"The spirit of hope, coupled with the hard work of the people of the region and the volunteers is self-evidence, and all that coupled together will make for a stronger region."
"President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate the following five individuals."
"I firmly believe we'll succeed."