01/18/2024
I want to help clarify your thinking. Go back with me to the days just after the attacks on 9/11. Take a moment and recall how you felt - the pain, anger, together with the resolve and unity we felt here in the United States.
With that in mind, I wish to share some of President Bush's words to a joint sessions of Congress, a few days later.
https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-a-2001-09-21-14-bush-66411197/549664.html
On 9/21/2001 President Bush stood before Congress and vowed to use every resource available to defeat global terrorism. He issued an ultimatum to Afghanistan's Taliban rulers: "turn over Osama bin Laden or face the consequences!"
The President's words were blunt. He said America is a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom. "Our grief has turned to anger, and anger to resolution. Whether we bring our enemies to justice, or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done," he said.
Speaking nine-days after the deadliest terrorist attacks in U.S. history, President Bush called on America's military to "be ready." He urged the American people to be patient and strong. "I know many citizens have fears tonight, and I ask you to be calm and resolute, even in the face of a continuing threat," he said.
Mr. Bush was really speaking to two audiences: one domestic, and the other foreign. In a firm voice, he spoke to the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan. They have refused to turn over Saudi militant Osama bin Laden, the man the Bush administration says is the prime suspect in the case.
The President called for the Taliban to deliver the leaders of the bin Laden organization to the United States and end all support for terrorism. "The Taliban must act and act immediately. They will hand over the terrorists, or they will share in their fate," he said.
Mr. Bush said many countries have offered sympathy and support to the United States. The rest, he said, face a choice. "Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists," he said.
Our friends in Israel experienced a similar, but worse attack on October 7th. The people of Israel feel just as we did - They are in pain, yet resolute to eradicate the the terrorists.
Hamas are the ideological offspring of the Al Quada. and terrorists do not care about civilians lives- anywhere! not their own, not Israeli, and for sure, not American.
As the President said that day: You are either against the terrorist or with there - there is no other option!
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