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Text: Bush Remarks Upon Arrival at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana Sept. 11

(Speaks in wake of terrorist attacks in New York, Washington) (340)
President Bush told reporters and the American people on nationwide
television September 11 that "the resolve of our great nation is being
tested.
"But make no mistake: We will show the world that we will pass this
test."
The President said the United States will "hunt down and punish those
responsible for these cowardly acts."
Following is the White House text:
(begin text)
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
September 11, 2001 
Remarks by the President Upon Arrival at Barksdale Air Force Base,
Louisiana
THE PRESIDENT: I want to reassure the American people that the full
resources of the federal government are working to assist local
authorities to save lives and to help the victims of these attacks.
Make no mistake: The United States will hunt down and punish those
responsible for these cowardly acts.
I've been in regular contact with the Vice President, the Secretary of
Defense, the national security team and my Cabinet. We have taken all
appropriate security precautions to protect the American people. Our
military at home and around the world is on high alert status, and we
have taken the necessary security precautions to continue the
functions of your government.
We have been in touch with the leaders of Congress and with world
leaders to assure them that we will do whatever is necessary to
protect America and Americans.
I ask the American people to join me in saying a thanks for all the
folks who have been fighting hard to rescue our fellow citizens and to
join me in saying a prayer for the victims and their families.
The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake:
We will show the world that we will pass this test. God bless.
(end White House text)
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Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)