Text of Bush's "Let's Roll" Speech Tonight

Associated Press ^ | November 8, 2001 | George W Bush

[McGavin999]

That was one of the most inspiring speeches I've ever heard. It was exactly what this nation needed. We needed to be reminded about who and what we are!

I loved the ending!

[Dog Gone]

His speech to the joint sessions of Congress was more important because it set out concrete demands for the Taliban and announced the strategic direction of our response.

But this is the second best speech he's given in his career. It's an important one from a historical perspective, too. It captures a picture of the nation two months later, and it was just as powerful as the other speech.

[ignatz_q]

I like the man a great deal, and I have absolute confidence in him as Commander-in-Chief, but "Let's roll"? Has our level of oratory really sunk that low? I can't help but feel a twinge of disappointment.

[Dog Gone]

Surely you jest. The last words of a fallen hero from September 11?

The symbolic power of those words certainly was not lost on the crowd.

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

I like the man a great deal, and I have absolute confidence in him as Commander-in-Chief, but "Let's roll"? Has our level of oratory really sunk that low? I can't help but feel a twinge of disappointment

I'm sorry, but what color is the sky in your world? Are you kidding or serious?

[ABC123]

He could have said "Never More."

[moodymare]

Actually, I really liked his "Let's Roll" comment. I thought it lent a certain down to earth touch, conveyed a message to Americans and commemorated the last known words of Todd Beamer.

[TLBSHOW]

Thank you for taking the time to post this thread.

Bookmarked!

[cyberaxe]

.....uhm.....

.....never mind.....

[RikaStrom]

Thank you!!! Bookmarked.

[centexan]

Bumped - thanks for the post. What a great ending.

[PleaseNoMore]

If it is eloquence that you desire, I am sure that you can find it in anything, written or spoken, by WJC as he was, admittedly, a good orator. If you want the PLAIN UNADULTERATED truth, then Bush is your man.

If ever two words were worthy of being repeated, it is these two words: "Let's Roll !"

When you consider what the man who spoke these words as his last, and those who joined him, possibly prevented surely you cannot disagree.

[rdf]

Throughout this battle, we adhere to our values. Unlike our enemy, we respect life.

Golden words. Let's make them true.

[Hipixs]

President Bush address the crowd at the Georgia World Congress Center Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001 in Atlanta.

[Fiddlstix]

My fellow Americans, let's roll.

Well Said
Mr. President

[stumpy]

I believe "Let's Roll" will live like "Remember The Alamo" has lived.

[Glenn]

He's overdoing it. Mistake. It will wear thin. See you at the State of the Union, GWB. Any sooner and I'm going to lose more respect for you than I already have.

[Joan_of_Argghh!]

Thanks for posting this. Bookmark bump!

[Dog Gone]