9/11/01

9/11/01

On September 11, 2001, four American planes were hijacked by terrorists. Two of these planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and destroyed them and many surrounding buildings. Another collided into the Pentagon while the forth one crashed in Western Pennsylvania . This page is dedicated to all those who have died on board the planes, in the buildings and in rescue operations. This is also dedicated to all the heroes who are helping the country rebuild from its darkest hour. Remember September 11, 2001.

"Make no mistake, the United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts." - President George W. Bush (9/11/01)

"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...The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I've directed the full resources for our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them." -President George W. Bush (9/11/01)

"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."-President George W. Bush (9/14/01)

"I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon,"- President George W. Bush (9/14/01)in responce to a crowd of rescuers chanting "USA, USA"

Congress passed a resolution on 9/14/01 to allow the the President "to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons."

Operation Noble Eagle: the defense of the United States with Naval and Air Power, as well as calling up the Reserves for a possible military responce.

"I want justice. And there's an old poster out West that says, 'Wanted: Dead or Alive'."-President George W. Bush in regards to bin Laden (9/17/01)

Operation Infinite Justice: tenative name for the build up of forces in the Mid-East as well as any any retaliatory strikes.

"Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done." President George W. Bush addressing a joint session of Congress (9/20/01)

"It is not necessary for an ally to produce evidence." -NATO Secretary-General George Robertson (9/26/01)

"We will not act for revenge. We will act because we need to for the protection of our people and our way of life, including confidence in our economy. The threat bin Laden and his terrorism represents must be eliminated. We act for justice. We act with world opinion behind us. And we have an absolute determination to see justice done, and this evil of mass international terrorism confronted and defeated."-Prime Minister(UK)Tony Blair (10/4/01)

"The name of today's military operation is Enduring Freedom. We defend not only our precious freedoms, but also the freedom of people everywhere to live and raise their children free from fear."-President George W. Bush (10/7/01)

Operation Enduring Freedom: the name of the military action against the Taliban and terrorists in Afganistan starting on 10/7/01.

"We wage a war to save civilization itself...My fellow Americans, let's roll."-President George W. Bush 11/8/01)

"From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee. Across the planes of Texas. from sea to shining. From Detroit down to Houston, and NEW YORK to L.A. Well, there's pride in every American heart and its time we stand and say...

I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free and I won't forget the ones who died who give that right to me. And I'll gladly stand up next to you to defend her still today, cause there ain't no doubt I love this land...God Bless the USA."- Lee Greenwood