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Ärende: Press Release (050910) for Sat, 2005 Sep 10
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President's Radio Address
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For Immediate Release
September 10, 2005

President's Radio Address


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THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On Sunday, our nation will observe the fourth
anniversary of the September the 11th terrorist attacks. Every American has
memories of that day that will never leave them. We remember the images of
fire and terror at the Pentagon, in Pennsylvania, and in the heart of New
York City.

We remember the ruthlessness of those who murdered the innocent and took
joy in their suffering. We remember the courage of the police and
firefighters and rescue personnel who rushed into burning buildings to save
lives, knowing they might never emerge. And we remember the victims -- moms
and dads, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives --
and the loved ones they left behind.

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As night fell on America on September the 11th, 2001, we felt grief and
great sorrow. Yet we also saw that, while the terrorists could kill the
innocent, they could not defeat the spirit of our nation. The despair and
tragedy of that day were overcome by displays of selflessness, courage and
compassion.

And in the days and weeks that followed, America answered history's call to
bring justice to our enemies and to ensure the survival and success of
liberty. And that mission continues today.

Four years later, Americans remember the fears and uncertainty and
confusion of that terrible morning. But above all, we remember the resolve
of our nation to defend our freedom, rebuild a wounded city, and care for
our neighbors in need.

Today, America is confronting another disaster that has caused destruction
and loss of life. This time the devastation resulted not from the malice of
evil men, but from the fury of water and wind.

Hurricane Katrina flattened entire towns along our Gulf Coast, and left one
of America's most storied cities under water. Tens of thousands have lost
homes and loved ones and all their earthly possessions. The storm took
countless lives and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee from
their communities with no assurance of returning soon.

Once more our hearts ache for our fellow citizens, and many are left with
questions about the future. Yet we are again being reminded that adversity
brings out the best in the American spirit. In this time of great
suffering, we have seen the courage and determination of rescue personnel
who willingly risk their lives to save the lives of others. We have seen
the spirit of America's armies of compassion who have rallied in response
to this tragedy. Faith-based organizations and community groups and
individual citizens across the country are caring for those affected by the
storm, and comforting those whose loved ones are lost or missing. Across
our country, Americans are generously opening their homes and hearts to
their brothers and sisters in need.

To find out how you can help, I urge you to visit usafreedomcorps.gov, or
call 1-877-USA CORPS. The citizens of the Gulf Coast can count on their
fellow Americans in this time of trial, and their government is standing
with them, as well.

This week I signed legislation providing an additional $52 billion for
response and recovery efforts. We have already begun distributing $2,000 in
emergency relief to every displaced household, money they can use
immediately for food, clothing and other essentials. I have also called for
all people from disaster areas to be granted special evacuee status, making
it easier for them to collect federal benefits like food stamps and
Medicaid wherever they are in America.

We are assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and we will help the
people of the Gulf Coast recover from adversity. Despite all they've
endured, the people of that region are determined to rebuild their homes
and reclaim their lives, and their fellow Americans are determined to help
them. To accomplish the difficult work ahead of us, our nation will call
upon our vast resources and the ingenuity of our citizens, and these will
be required in full measure.

Our greatest resource in such times is the compassionate character of the
American people, because even the most destructive storm cannot weaken the
heart and soul of our nation. America will overcome this ordeal, and we
will be stronger for it.

Even in the deepest darkness, we can see the light of hope, and the light
shows us the way forward. We will honor the memory of those we have lost;
we will comfort the victims of Katrina; and we will make the Gulf Coast
more vibrant than ever.

In all that lies before us, may God watch over the United States of
America. Thank you for listening.
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