President Bush Meets with Troops in Fort Carson, Colorado ;Remarks by the President to the Troops

White House/Press Secretary ^ | 11/24/03

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President Bush Meets with Troops in Fort Carson, Colorado Remarks by the President to the Troops Butts Army Air Field Fort Carson, Colorado 1:28 P.M. MST November 24, 2003

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all.

AUDIENCE: U-S-A, U-S-A! (Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm honored to be in the Rocky Mountain state. I'm honored to be in Fort Carson. (Applause.) More importantly, I'm honored to be in the presence of so many fine Americans, so many great citizens who proudly wear our nation's uniform. (Applause.)

The soldiers of Fort Carson are now engaged in the largest deployment from this post since World War II. You reflect tremendous credit to the United States Army. You bring great pride to the people of the United States of America. (Applause.) The people of our armed forces are serving at a crucial period for America and for all free nations. We're at war with terrorists who hate what we stand for: liberty, democracy, tolerance and the rights and dignity of every person. We're a peaceful nation, yet we are prepared to confront any danger. (Applause.)

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"These terrorists will not be stopped by negotiations, or by appeals to reason, or by the least hint of conscience. We have only one option: We must, and we will continue to take the fight to the enemy.
Thanks to our military, the torture chambers are closed, and the prison cells for children are empty. Thanks to our military, we have captured many members of the former regime, and the rest of them have a lot to worry about. (Applause.)
America's military is fighting to secure the freedom of more than 50 million people who recently lived under two of the cruelest dictatorships on earth. America's military is fighting to help democracy and peace and justice rise in a troubled and violent region.
Saddam loyalists and foreign terrorists are attacking the symbols of order and freedom, from international aid workers to coalition forces to innocent Iraqi citizens. Terrorists have chosen to make a stand and test our resolve. Our resolve will not be shaken." (Applause.)

[FreedomPoster]

Saw this live bump!

Talk about a friendly audience. The troops were going bonkers. Good stuff.

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"As Americans, we believe that freedom is not America's gift to the world, freedom is the Almighty God's gift to every person who lives in the world. (Applause.)

As men and women who served the cause of freedom, each one of you has answered a great calling. You live by a code of honor, in service to your nation, for the safety and security of your fellow citizens. You and I have taken an oath to defend America. We're meeting that duty together, and I'm proud to be the Commander-in-Chief of the greatest military, full of the finest people on the face of this earth."

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I watched also.
It was a great speech.
Surprised no one posted it already.

[Reagan Man]

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Presidential Pong

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Good Pic, Thanks

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They were enthusiastic as all get out, weren't they? One man with glasses behind Pres. Bush beamed nearly the entire time.

[LiteKeeper]

SPOTREP - Hometown-thanks to the President for coming to visit us!

[F14 Pilot]

We Love Bush ~!

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GWB Is The Man!