Bush's Speech at the National Cathedral

9/14/01 | George W. Bush

[randog]

That's one for the history books, under "Great American Speeches".

[ex-snook]

I saw it and it was great. But I would rather call it an Address to the Nation (a 'speech' sounds too political). I hope he ponders well and arrives at the best solution for America's survival in this century. I pray his decison keeps America an example and a beacon for the world to emulate. May we continue as One Nation, Under God, with Liberty and Justice for All. God Bless America.

[rintense]

Yes, I saw it. He was graceful yet commanding. I cried. There is no doubt in my mind that the right man is leading our country- President George W. Bush.

[TUX]

Wow!!!Just reading this caused a tear to fall. God bless America

[wardaddy]

Excellent.!!!!!!!!

Imagine this speech with no mention of God. May Objectivism slowly twist in the wind.

God bless our President.

[RamingtonStall]

Yes, I saw it on TV and it was WONDERFUL. A masterful Prayer delivered in a Humble, sincere and loving manner.

Our Commander In Chief was at his Best during these most terrible times!

Joy! ([: ^ )

RamS

[Cboldt]

It was awesome. Delivered as it reads, with sincerity. With resolve. I was moved to tears as well.

I am so proud to have GWB for a President. He is not perfect, I do not agree with him on every point. But I am mighty proud, and grateful.

I know, now, with great clarity, how lucky we were last December.

[Miss Marple]

Magnificent and inspiring. People do NOT want carping now. They KNOW we are at war, even if we don't have a formal declaration yet.

I cannot say enough good things about this service and his address. His father knows what he is undergoing, and reached over and clasped his hand when he was done speaking.

[aculeus]

He was great on television.

[kevkrom]

The Lord has kept Billy Graham around for this day, IMHO. His sermon was vintage Graham. Simple, yet oh so timely and powerful.

Anyone have a transcript of that? I completely missed the service today.

[egarvue]

I didn't get to hear the speech, as I'm here trapped in my cubicle at work. But this is an incredible speech, very powerful. Unfortunatly, my very conservative minister father wholly disapproved of the speech and service; he said that Jesus Christ was not mentioned once, and that he was disappointed that Bush left off "...in Christ Jesus" from the verse "As we've been assured, neither death nor life nor angels nor principalities, nor powers nor things present nor things to come nor height nor depth can separate us from God's love."

I swear, I thought it was great - what do you do with two old grumpy fundamentalist parents? Of course he wouldn't mention Jesus at a national service; the founding fathers in their writings didn't much either. I don't know, I was so high after reading this speech, and I'm bummed because my parents can't share in the joy. *sigh*

[Muckraker]

i have thanked God everyday since this tragedy that clinton and his playmates are not "leading" the nation right now. by the way, on the radio they mentioned that mr. gary condit was present at the service. did he get any airtime on television?

[EternalVigilance]

Wish I did...hopefully someone here does, and will be kind enough to post it.

[eureka!]

I don't know about Condidit but I do know anecdotally and from polls that a lot of democrats are happy W is in charge and not Gore....

[SmartEnough]

This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others; it will end in a way and at an hour of our choosing.

Just three days removed from these events, Americans do not yet have the distance of history, but our responsibility to history is already clear: to answer these attacks and rid the world of evil.

This world He created is of moral design. Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end, and the Lord of life holds all who die and all who mourn.

My God this is good!

Let me also say, Colin Powell is in a new conference right now. It is so refreshing to hear a Sec. of State speak so plainly and simply, not couching his message in 'diplomatic phrasing' and dodgeing issues! Same for all the others in this administration.
Finally, Bush closed with his GOD BLESS AMERICA! Thank you Mr. President.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

This is the greatest country in the world. We are so blessed.

[Muckraker]

can you imagine that bearded fool in GWB's position right now.... the mere thought send shives down my spine.

[EternalVigilance]

Our Lord Jesus Christ was mentioned many many times throughout the service...He truly had the preeminence throughout...and at the end, the color guard filed out with the Stars and Stripes, closely followed by the Cross (NBC did a close up that had a remarkable symbolic meaning).

[kevkrom]

My quite liberal wife told me last night that she still doesn't like President Bush, but she's very glad the he's in charge for this and not Gore (or Clinton for that matter). In her mind, if it can't be a "real New Yorker" (e.g., Bronx or Brooklyn native) in there, then a Texan's the next best thing...