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I warned you, or rather the Enchanted Rubber Chicken warned you, three years ago about the coming war with Mexico. Things are heating up.
September 11, 2001, was etched into America’s memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive.
Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad. We are confronting terrorism by advancing freedom, liberty, and prosperity as an alternative to the ideologies of hatred and repression. Our Nation pays tribute to our courageous men and women in uniform serving around the world and the devoted members of our law enforcement, public safety, and intelligence communities at home who work night and day to protect us from harm and preserve the freedom of this great Nation.
Seven years ago, ordinary citizens rose to the challenge, united in prayer, and responded with extraordinary acts of courage, with some giving their lives for the country they loved. On Patriot Day, we remember all those who were taken from us in an instant and seek their lasting memorial in a safer and more hopeful world. We must not allow our resolve to be weakened by the passage of time. We will meet the test that history has given us and continue to fight to rid the world of terrorism and promote liberty around the globe.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2008, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Michael Yon reports from Afghanistan that the war along the Pakistani border is getting hotter. The next POTUS will have to deal with a very hard war. Who’s the best man for that?
Another wonderful picture filled post from the war’s front line. Disturbing news: Yon expects increased casualties in February and March. Keep your heads down, guys.
Pakistan’s political opposition leader Benezir Bhutto was killed in a suicide bombing at a rally. How does this affect you and me? Pakistan is a Muslim country with nuclear weapons. Political unrest there concerns our security at home. Follow Pakastani bloggers’ reactions at Metroblog sites in Karachi and Lahore and Islamabad.
On Hugo Chavez?
Yes, we should be concerned what happens in Pakistan. While it won’t affect us today, it could tomorrow. They have nuclear weapons, which makes their political instability a threat to my sorry butt, as well as yours. I’m sure we have troops there and we certainly have troops in Afghanistan, next door. Metroblogs has three blogs in Pakistan which give you a more personal look at the strife than offered by the news channels:
Pakistan is 11 hours ahead of us, just as a point of reference.
A death penalty which wasn’t carried out, a year or two in prison, pledge allegiance to the Yemeni Poobah and you’re free to kill again.
Kevin Barrett, 9/11 denier and “a**hole”.
U.N. headquarters could be moved to Montreal? You got my vote.
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Riveting reporting from the shooting war.
