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President Bush Discusses Global War on Terror in Las Vegas, Nevada
Emerald at Queensridge
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for the warm welcome. Thank you. So what Ranson didn't tell you is he believes in free speech, and that's what I'm here to give. (Laughter.) I appreciate the invitation. (Laughter.)

Sharon, thank you very much, as well. I'm honored to be here with the Governor. Governor -- the Governor has been a friend of mine for a long time. We served together in Washington. He came back to Nevada -- (laughter) -- to serve the great state. (Applause.) As my wife said, when you get over there don't mispronounce it again. (Laughter.) I learned my lesson. But Governor, thank you for being here. I appreciate all the state and local officials who are here, and I want to thank you for giving me a chance to come by and share some thoughts about the world in which we live.

The world in which we live is a dangerous world, but a world full of great opportunity. We're involved in an ideological struggle -- the likes of which we have seen before in our history. It's an ideological struggle between those of us who love freedom and human rights and human dignity, and those who want to impose their dark vision on how people should live their lives. This is a -- not a political conflict -- I mean, a religious conflict. And I'll tell you why: because one of the tactics, and the main tactic of those enemies of freedom, is to murder the innocent to achieve their objectives. Religious people do not murder the innocent. (Applause.)

And so we are facing this ideological struggle of people who use asymmetrical warfare. What distinguishes this ideological struggle from previous ideological struggles -- those with -- against fascism or communism, is that in this war, individuals use weapons to kill innocent people -- car bombs and suicide vests. And they do so to frighten the West. They do so to create chaos and confusion. They do so with the aim of creating vacuums into which their hateful ideology can flow. And that's why you see the September 11th attacks, in London, in Madrid, in Jordan -- attacks around the world. Some will say these are just isolated moments of -- where all we need is a good, strong law enforcement response. I think they're all part of an ideological struggle.

And the interesting development that is taking place in the beginnings here of the 21st century is, the freedom movement is on the march. I'm not surprised, and you shouldn't be either. I believe there is an Almighty. I believe the gift of that Almighty to every man, woman and child is freedom. I believe that people, if given a chance, will always go to freedom -- and that's what you're beginning to see. (Applause.)

And yet every time freedom tries to advance, these ideologues murder innocent people -- in Afghanistan, in Iraq, in Lebanon, in Israel, in Palestine. People who can't stand the thought of free societies unleash their hatred by killing innocent people. And the great challenge facing America and the world is, one, will we recognize the challenge? Do we understand the consequences of success and failure? And will the United States be bold and stay in the lead? And my answer is, we have been, we will continue to be, and we must be engaged in making sure we lay the foundation of peace for the sake of our children and grandchildren. (Applause.)

We will prevail. We will prevail in this ideological struggle because liberty is powerful. Liberty is hopeful. The enemy we face can only convince people to join their cause is when they find hopelessness. And so our strategy is threefold: one, protect the homeland; two, stay on the offense against these folks; and three, provide an alternative -- a hopeful alternative to despair and doubt and hopelessness.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush emphasizes a point as he speaks Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, on the global war on terror. Speaking to the Nevada Policy Research Institute at the Emerald at Queensridge in Las Vegas, the President told his audience, "Ours is a fabulous country. We are a dedicated, compassionate people, aiming to lay the foundation of peace for generations to come. I told you early, some see the world and tremble. I see the world and see opportunities. And the great opportunity before us is to lay the foundation of peace, and that is exactly was we're doing..." White House photo by Eric Draper

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Pray for President Bush -- Day 2695

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President Bush is introduced prior to delivering remarks on the Global War on Terror, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at the Emerald at Queensridge in Las Vegas, Nev

President Bush, right, is introduced by Ranson Webster, left, chairman, Nevada Policy Research Institute, prior to delivering remarks on the Global War on Terror, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at the Emerald at Queensridge in Las Vegas, Nev.

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President George W. Bush speaks about his Administration's Global War on Terror and national security while at the Emerald at Queensridge in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 31, 2008.

This first one for those who like unusual photos

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President Bush signs a 15-day extension of the Protect America Act after, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Las Vegas, delivering remarks on the Global War on Terror. The president signed the 15-day extension of the law that allows electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists.

President George W. Bush signs a 15-day extension to the Protect America Act Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, during his visit to Las Vegas. "This Protect America Act and its strengthening is essential to the security of the United States of America. I expect members from both political parties to get this work done so our professionals can protect the American people," said the President. "This will give people and Congress time to pass a good piece of legislation that makes sure that our professionals have the tools necessary to do their job, and provides liability protection to carriers who it is assumed helped us in protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper

President Bush waves after signing a 15-day extension of the Protect America Act after his speech, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Las Vegas. Sternly prodding Congress, President Bush said that lawmakers are jeopardizing the nation's safety by failing to lock in a government eavesdropping law.

The newly signed Protect America Act sits on the table after President Bush signed a 15-day extension in Las Vegas, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, after delivering remarks on the Global War on Terror. The extension of the law allows electronic surveillance of suspected terrorist, allowing eavesdropping of phone calls and emails

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President Bush greets people in the audience after his speech on terrorism, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Las Vegas.

President Bush waves from Air Force One prior to his departure from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008.

President George W. Bush steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Buckley Air Force Base in the east Denver suburb of Aurora, Colo., on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008. The President is in Colorado to attend a fundraising event for a Republican candidate running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Wayne Allard.

[swmobuffalo]

Thanks for the dose tonite. I’m freeping from the hospital tonite. My husband is going to have bypass surgery in the morning.

[luvie]

Wow! That’s the best picture I’ve seen of the president in a very long time!

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[barker]

President Bush arrived in Kansas City tonight. He will be touring Hallmark Cards and doing a fund raiser in Parkville tomorrow. Wish I could see him :-(

http://www.kctv5.com/politics/15186626/detail.html#