Posted on 09/11/2009 10:28:20 AM PDT by STARWISE
President George W. Bush plans a quiet day in his Dallas office Friday in his first Sept. 11 since leaving the White House.
*snip*
"Eight years ago, our nation and our freedom came under attack. On this solemn anniversary, Laura and I hold the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers. We honor those who volunteer to keep us safe and extend the reach of freedom — including members of the armed forces, law enforcement officers, and intelligence and homeland security professionals.
Their courage, service and sacrifice is a fitting tribute to all those who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. On this day, let us renew our determination to prevent evil from returning to our shores."
Sherzer says the former president would make no public appearances nor give any interviews Friday.
(Excerpt) Read more at dallasnews.com ...
I don’t know, kas. Somehow I forgot
to watch his face again for this day.
I bet they probably have 10 backup
TOTI ... ;)
“As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before 9/11. But I
never did. Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation. And I vowed to do everything
in my power to keep us safe.”
President Bush’s words from his farewell address.
God bless this man.
Thanks, perhaps I find out by doing some searches
I wish we had such class in the oval office today. Wouldn’t it have been nice if the apologist in chief had chosen to observe this day in silence and solitude?
Thank you for a poignant reminder.
Man, do I miss that guy!
Thanks, all, for your kind words.
I agree with you. I think it’s also because we don’t feel secure under President Obama and a bit fearful of the future.
HEADS UP:
FOXNEWS will air a 911 special tonight at 10PM — no commercials . . . The special will highlight the true heros of 911 (including President Bush).
I believe he used a teleprompter - but I cannot say for sure. I will watch tonight on the replay of his (choke) speech.
Thanks, Deb .. and thank you for the main article.
Thank you, Mr. President, for the last 8 years of domestic tranquility this country is going to know for generations.
Unlike Ex-Pres Clinton, he keeps his mouth shut.
Thanks for posting this, Starwise.
Thank you, President Bush, for your service and courage.
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=15512995&ch=4226713&src=news
Bookmarked and thank you for making this thread. He was an inspiration...
“...Al Qaeda is to terror what the mafia is to crime. But its goal is not making money; its goal is remaking the world — and imposing its radical beliefs on people everywhere....Our enemy is a radical network of terrorists, and every government that supports them.
Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped and defeated.
.. They hate our freedoms — our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assemble and disagree with each other. ...They want to overthrow existing governments in many Muslim countries, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. They want to drive Israel out of the Middle East. They want to drive Christians and Jews out of vast regions of Asia and Africa.
These terrorists kill not merely to end lives, but to disrupt and end a way of life. With every atrocity, they hope that America grows fearful, retreating from the world and forsaking our friends.
They stand against us, because we stand in their way....Great harm has been done to us. We have suffered great loss. And in our grief and anger we have found our mission and our moment. Freedom and fear are at war. The advance of human freedom — the great achievement of our time, and the great hope of every time — now depends on us.”-——
President Bush (9-20-01)
I set my fiobs box to record it
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