11/08/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"It's wonderful to be here with our dear friends the Howards."
"I am confident that General Hayden will strengthen the CIA and integrate its vital work with our other intelligence agencies."
"Americans expect their Government to do everything in its power under our laws and Constitution to protect them and their civil liberties."
"Our efforts are focused on links to Al Qaida terrorists and its affiliates who want to harm the American people."