Summary

George W. Bush begins his “War on Terror” speech by arguing that people's reaction after the recent terrorist attacks have shown the state of the union in the US is still strong. He thanks US citizens and the international community for their solidarity. He mentions the British Prime Minister Tony Blair, present in the audience.

Bush explains to the American people that the terrorist network Al-Qaeda, led by Osama Bin Laden, was behind the attacks. He talks about their radical beliefs, their connections with other terrorist groups, and the way they recruit new members. Bush argues that the purpose of terrorists is to kill Christians, Jews, and Americans and that Al-Qaeda is backed by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

He demands that the Taliban regime hand over the leaders of Al-Qaeda, free political prisoners, guarantee the safety of foreign journalists and diplomats, surrender terrorists to authorities, and give the US access to terrorist training camps.

Bush briefly addresses Muslims worldwide, reassuring them that the US does not consider their peaceful religion the enemy. Only those who pervert this religion to justify murder are considered enemies of the United States. 

Bush further explains why terrorists hate Americans, arguing that America...