presidential speech

Metta Ray
JCOM1130
SPEECH 9/11 Fifth Anniversary
Sept. 11, 2006 President George W. Bush

WASHINGTON—President George W. Bush addressed the Nation today on the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. He recounted the events of the disastrous attacks on American soil as well as summarizing the work that has been and will be done by the United States government in response to those attacks.
In the speech given from the Oval Office Bush gave the nation an update on the current state of affairs on homeland security and the status of the war in Iraq. “Today, we are safer, but we are not yet safe.” Said Bush in opening to a discussion of the “threat still before us”.
Since the attacks of 9/11 there have been 1.6 million Americans volunteer to the ‘war on terrorism’ and almost 3,000 have died. Bush commented on the determination of his administration. “We will defeat our enemies. We will protect our people. And we will lead the 21st century into a shining age of human liberty.”
What was made clear by the President’s speech was his resolve that the current administration has succeeded on many points. Of the points mentioned were the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the opening of communication lines between law enforcement and intelligence agencies, the tightening of security at airports, seaports and borders, and the monitoring of bank records and phone calls of enemies. “We have broken up terrorist cells in our midst and saved American lives.”
Bush also spoke of the courage and bravery of the rescue workers and victims of the September 11th attacks. “On this day, we remember the innocent who lost their lives – and we pay tribute to those who gave their lives so that others might live.” Bush said “Out of this suffering, we resolve to honor every man and woman lost. And we seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world.”