文档介绍：(CNN) -- The text of President Bush's address Tuesday night, after terrorist
attacks on New York and Washington:
Ghe foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but
they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.
America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for
freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from
shining.
Today, our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature, and we responded
with the best of America, with the daring of our rescue workers, with the
caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way
they could.
Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government's
emergency response plans. Our military is powerful, and it's prepared. Our
emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington, ., to help
with local rescue efforts.
Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured and to take
every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from
further attacks.
The functions of our government continue without interruption. Federal
agencies in Washington which had to be evacuated today are reopening for
essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow.
Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be
open f