Political Quotes

George W. Bush: The terrible losses of September the 11th are close to our thoughts tonight, but so are the common hopes of our nations…

On the recordSeptember 11, 2002
The terrible losses of September the 11th are close to our thoughts tonight, but so are the common hopes of our nations for a better world, a world beyond terror.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Reception for Heads of United Nations General Assembly Delegations in New York City

Share

More from George W. Bush

Sep 10, 2021

This is not mere nostalgia, it is the truest version of ourselves.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 15, 2009

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 2, 2025

Is it in our interest that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is. On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your hard work and God bless you.

nbcnews.com
Jun 30, 2025

Is it in our national interests that 25 million people who would have died now live? I think it is, and so do you.

newsweek.com

Other voices in this conversation