Women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet unyielding anger. These acts of mass murders were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings. But they cannot touch the foundation of america. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of american resolve. America was targeted for attack because we are the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining today, our nation sought evil. The very worst of human nature. We responded with the best of america, with the daring of a rescue workers, but the caring of strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could. Immediately found the first attack that implemented our government Emergency Response plans. Gore military is a powerful and it is prepared. Our emergency teams are working in new york city and washington d. C. To help with local rescue efforts. Our First Priority is to get help to those who are injured and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks. The function of our government continue without interruption. Federal agencies in washington which had to be evacuated today, are reopening for essential personnel tonight it will be open for business tomorrow. Financial institutions remain strong and the American Economy will be open for business as well. The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I have directed the full resources of our intelligent and lawenforcement communities defined those responsible and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them. Behalf of the american people, i think the many World Leaders have called to offer their condolences and assistance. Peace and security in the world stand together on the war on terrorism. Tonight i ask for your prayers for all of those who grieve. For the children whose worlds have been shattered. For all who sense of safety and security has been threatened. I pray that we comforted by a power greater than any of us, spoken to the ages in psalm 23. Even though i walk to the valley of the shadow of death, i fear no evil for you are with me. This is a day when all americans from every walk of life walk and resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day. Yet, we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world. Thank you