Presidential Address
Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary Tommy Thompson did not attend the session due to security concerns.
President George W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He… read more
President George W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He pledged to pursue terrorists around the world, called on Americans to be patient in what could turn out to be a protracted operation, demanded cooperation by Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, and praised the American people for their resilience in the wake of the attacks.
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