I've Been To War. I've Raised Twins.

"americans Do Not Presume To Equate God's Purposes With Any Purpose Of Our Own...."[prayer] Teaches Us To Trust, To Accept That God's Plan Unfolds In His Time, Not Our Own.

We've Got To Have All Those Tools. The Patriot Act Tearing Down Those Walls Between Intel And Law Enforcement Are A Necessary Part Of Protecting The Country. But, In The Long Term, The Only Way To Defeat This Terrorist Bunch Is Through The Spread Of Liberty And Freedom. And That's A Big Challenge. I Understand It's A Challenge. It Requires Commitment And Patience And Persistence.

One Of The Worst Days In America's History Saw Some Of The Bravest Acts In Americans' History. We'll Always Honor The Heroes Of 9/11. And Here At This Hallowed Place, We Pledge That We Will Never Forget Their Sacrifice.

I've Made It Clear, Madam President, That The War Against Terrorism Is Not A War Against Muslims, Nor Is It A War Against Arabs. It's A War Against Evil People Who Conduct Crimes Against Innocent People.

Today At Pearl Harbor, Veterans Are Gathering To Pay Tribute To The Young Men They Remember Who Never Escaped The Sunken Ships. And Over The Years, Some Pearl Harbor Veterans Have Made A Last Request. They Ask That Their Ashes Be Brought Down And Placed Inside The Uss Arizona. After The Long Lives Given Them, They Wanted To Rest Besides The Best Men They Ever Knew. Such Loyalty And Love Remain The Greatest Strength Of The United States Navy.