In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush made several statements addressing the perpetrators of the attacks, which were carried out by the terrorist group al-Qaeda. In a speech delivered on September 20, 2001, before a joint session of Congress, Bush stated:
"I want to assure the American people that we will do whatever it takes to support our military and our security in the fight against terrorism. We will hunt down those who are responsible and bring them to justice."
He also referred to the actions of the terrorists as motivated by hate and emphasized that the United States would respond decisively. In subsequent speeches, he framed the struggle against terrorism as a global fight, urging other nations to join in the effort to combat terrorism and promote freedom.
Bush's rhetoric often focused on themes of justice, resilience, and unity in the face of terror, rallying both the American people and the international community against those who perpetrate acts of terror.