In Bush's speech to the nation on September 11, 2001, he contrasted the "evil, despicable acts of terror" with the "brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity" that America represented in his view.
I Bushs tale til nationen den 11. september 2001, skelnede han mellem de "onde, afskyelige terrorhandlinger" og det "klareste lys for frihed og muligheder" som Amerika efter hans mening repræsenterede.