our work. and in return, as we approach the tenth anniversary of 9/11, we commit to you that we will continue to do everything in our power to fulfill your mission of defeating al qaeda and their militant allies. we will do whatever it takes to protect this country and to keep it safe. this has been a long and tough fight, and it s not over. but as we have just proven, it s a fight that we re going to win for you, mr. president, and for the american people. ladies and gentlemen, it is my great honor to introduce the president of the united states. thank you. thank you very much. thank you, all. thank you. thank you so much. thank you very much, everybody. thank you. well, thank you, leon, and thank you, jim. when i chose leon panetta as director of the cia, i said he was going to be a strong advocate for this agency and would strengthen your capabilities to meet the threats of our time. when i chose jim clapper as director of national intelligence, i charged him with making