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President Bush (at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA):
(paraphrased)
Freedom itself was attacked this morning by faceless cowards.
The full resources of the federal government will be used to help local resources with rescue efforts and to save lives.
American will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly attacks.
Bush has been in full contact with Cabinet (and others). Full security precautions in place and all resources are on high alert.
The functions of the federal government will continue.
Bush has been in touch with Congressional and world leaders.
He assured them we will do whatever is necessary to protect America and Americans
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