Radio Address by the President to the Nation, 07-09-05

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[Salvation]

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 9, 2005

President's Radio Address

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THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Thursday morning, terrorists struck at the heart of one of the world's great cities in a series of bombings that hit London's subway and bus system as thousands of commuters headed to work. We in America know the sense of loss that our British friends feel at this moment. We extend our sympathies to those who suffered terrible injuries, and we pray for the families mourning the loss of loved ones. In this dark hour, the people of Great Britain can know that the American people stand with them.

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These barbaric attacks occurred as world leaders gathered in Scotland for the G8 summit. While terrorists were killing innocent men and women in London, leaders at the G8 were discussing how free nations can combat poverty and HIV/AIDS, create a cleaner environment, and improve the lives of people everywhere. The contrast could not be more vivid between the intentions and the hearts of those who care deeply about human rights and human liberty, and the evil intentions and acts of those who rejoice in the death and suffering of the innocent.

We experienced this evil in our own country on a clear September morning in 2001. Since that day, terrorists have continued to kill and maim -- in Bali, and Casablanca, Riyadh, Jakarta, Istanbul, Madrid, Baghdad, London, and elsewhere. The terrorists believe that free societies are essentially corrupt and decadent. They believe that with a few hard blows, and the televised repetition of horrific images of violence, they can force us to retreat. They are mistaken.

On the day of the London attacks, every world leader at the G8 summit stood with Prime Minister Blair as he said: "Our determination to defend our values and our way of life is greater than their determination to cause death and destruction to innocent people." The free world is united in its resolve: We will never yield to terrorists and murderers. In the face of such adversaries, there is only one course of action: We will continue to take the fight to the enemy, and we will fight until the enemy is defeated.

We are now waging a global war on terror -- from the mountains of Afghanistan to the border regions of Pakistan, to the Horn of Africa, to the islands of the Philippines, to the plains of Iraq. We will stay on the offense, fighting the terrorists abroad so we do not have to face them at home. We will continue to deny the terrorists safe haven and the support of rogue states. And at the same time, we will spread the universal values of hope and freedom that will overwhelm their ideology of tyranny and hate. The free world did not seek this conflict, yet we will win it.

Here at home, federal, state, and local officials are doing everything possible to protect us from another terrorist attack in America. While we have no specific credible information suggesting an imminent attack in the United States, in light of the bombings in London, we have raised the threat level from elevated to high for our passenger rail, subway, and bus systems. I urge all Americans to remain alert, and to report any suspicious activity to your local authorities.

This week, there is great suffering in the city of London. Yet the British people are resilient, and they have faced brutal enemies before. The nation that survived the Nazi Blitz will not be intimidated by terrorists. And just as America and Great Britain stood together to defeat the murderous ideologies of the 20th century, we again stand together to defeat the hateful ideologies of the 21st century.

The terrorists cannot shake our will. America and its allies will act decisively, because we know that the future of civilization is at stake in this struggle, and we know that the cause of freedom will prevail.

May God bless the people of Great Britain, and may He continue to bless America.

Thank you for listening.

 

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British Prime Minister Tony Blair as G8 and African leaders

gather for a group photo at the end of the G8 summit

 in Gleneagles, Scotland, July 8, 2005. REUTERS/Jim Young

[John Filson]

Nothing about deporting Muslims from the west. This plan will fail if it isn't backed by a willingness to change our immigration policies.

[TADSLOS]

We are now waging a global war on terror -- from the mountains of Afghanistan to the border regions of Pakistan, to the Horn of Africa, to the islands of the Philippines, to the plains of Iraq.

War on terror? Terrorism is a method. What's the common thread?

[EagleUSA]

Here at home, federal, state, and local officials are doing everything possible to protect us from another terrorist attack in America.
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Oh really, like securing our borders and accounting for ALL ILLEGAL ALIENS OR TERRORISTS??? Talk is just too cheap in Washington. While we spend huge amounts of blood and dollars to secure freedom and well-being in other countries, the Washington agenda does not permit the citizens of the United States, that are funding all of this, the benefits of the mandates and oaths of our government leaders. Why is the security of Afghanistan and Iraq far more important than the borders and protection of Amercia, Mr. President????

You owe the people of this country ANSWERS!!!

[Salvation]

Agree about the borders, illegal immigrants, what do we do?

[Salvation]

Prayers for all those who lost their lives in London as well as their families.

Also for the Americans who were injured -- was it three?

[John Filson]

Agree about the borders, illegal immigrants, what do we do?

It's not just the illegal immigrants. It's the converts and the devout who've come here legally.

But as to the borders, or any other issue: it's all about money. Let the RNC you're not donating anymore until they start using the Republican majority to accomplish real change.

I'm saying write letters to this effect, and post here on FR and other forums with your opinions. Let the leadership know that they're losing their base.

I hear the Constitution Party has some great ideas. I don't know if they're going to have a positive impact, but it's worth checking out their message.

[TomasUSMC]

We will continue to deny the terrorists safe haven and the support of rogue states.

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There was an error in his speech, the following is WITH the correction.

We will continue to deny the terrorists safe haven and the support of rogue states except for Iran, and Syria.

[NetValue]

"War on terror? Terrorism is a method. What's the common thread?"

Militant Islamism, Wahabism, Taliban-ism....These are not religions of peace. These are philosophies of murder...targeted killing, the more graphic, the better.

It really is time to drive them from the earth as we did Nazis and Fascists. Since this brand of Islam has no loyalty to the nations where they reside, drive them out, give them no peace and no home.

I just learned that the captured SEAL has been beheaded by the Taliban. God rest his soul. May vengence not be rerserved to the Lord.

[Howlin]

Thanks for always pinging me to this, Salvation. I'd surely miss it if you didn't. :-)

[tet68]

May vengence not be rerserved to the Lord.

He can have their souls, when the Seals are done with them.

The terrorists are going to find out that now it's PERSONAL.

[sageb1]

"What's the common thread?"

Exactly.

[sageb1]

"Since this brand of Islam has no loyalty to the nations where they reside, drive them out, give them no peace and no home."

"this" brand? There is only one Islam.

[loveliberty2]

"The contrast could not be more vivid between the intentions and the hearts of those who care deeply about human rights and human liberty, and the evil intentions and acts of those who rejoice in the death and suffering of the innocent."

The most significant statement within this address!

The President has identified the fact that ideas have consequences.

The idea of tyrannical domination over the minds and actions of individuals results in oppression, misery, and death for all but the oppressors.

It is the idea underlying our Declaration of Independence-- of "Creator-endowed" life and liberty, the "Laws of Nature and of Nature's God" to protect them, under the hand of "Divine Providence," with cognizance of a "Supreme Judge of the World"--that caused America's Founders to structure a "people's" government, with a written constitution to "form a . . . Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty."

That idea, and the resulting Constitution has brought liberty and plenty to millions upon millions of oppressed people from all over the globe.

By the way, they made that Constitution such a "people's" document that they provided within the document itself that the only method of amending it would require the people themselves. Any who doubt that fact might consult one of two writers of THE FEDERALIST, the essays intended to convince the citizens to ratify their Constitution, Alexander Hamilton:

"Until the people have, by some solemn and authoritative act, annulled or changed the established form, it is binding upon them collectively, as well as individually; and no presumption or even knowledge of their sentiments, can warrant their representatives [the executive, judiciary, or legislature]; in a departure from it prior to such an act." - Alexander Hamilton

The President should now move forward to add a Supreme Court justice who understands and reveres the ideas and principles of our Founding. In the words of Thomas Jefferson:

"These principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom of our sages and the blood of our heroes have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith, the text of civic instruction, the touchstone by which to try the services of those trust; and should we wander from them in moments of error or of alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety." - First Inaugural

Jefferson also stated the method by which judges should interpret the Constitution:

"On every question of construction, carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted, recollect the spirit manifested in the debates, and instead of trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text, or invented against it conform to the probable one in which it was passed."

[loveliberty2]

By the way, thanks for posting the President's remarks. From the TV Screen, the headlines from Senator Reid's broadcast seem to indicate that he doesn't understand that we are in a war? He and his colleagues have been so busy waging a phantom war against the policies of an American Administration that they are failing to engage in the real war for the liberty of future generations.

[eccl1212]

it is destined to fail.
Islam IS the problem.
It is NOT a good religion or a religion of peace.
Minutemen protecting the homeland are NOT vigilantes, just as up is not down and black is not white.

Until Bush comes to terms with those kind of very public lies about the reality of our situation, no plan will succeed.

Islam must be eradicated.

[blackie]

Good speech ~ GWB Is The Man ~ Bump!

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