132 – “A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve. America was targeted for attack because we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining.”

– George W Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America

Quote Number: 883

Source: Bush, George W. “9/11 Address to the Nation.” Speech, Washington, DC, September 11, 2001. American Rhetoric: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/gwbush911addresstothenation.htm

Source Notes: His full speech can be found here.

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