George W. Bush’s 9/11 Speech Summary, Text, & Analysis

If you are looking for a summary of President George W. Bush’s 9/11 speech, a summary, text, and analysis have been provided for you. Following the September 11, 2011 attacks in New York City, President Bush’s address provided support and guidance to a grieving nation.

George W. Bush’s 9/11 Speech Summary

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• Terrorism has caused great sadness and unyielding anger in the US.
• Our nation is strong, and will not be driven into chaos or retreat.
• Our first priority is to help those who were injured and to protect citizens.
• Emergency agencies and financial institutions are breaking open or reopening.
• The full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities are being used to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
• We appreciate all those who have joined us in condemning these attacks, and all the world leaders who have offered assistance.
• We join with those who want peace and security, and will stand together to win the war against terrorism.
• We ask for prayers for all those affected and for peace and justice.
• We will stand down any enemies, and will defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.

George W. Bush’s 9/11 Speech Text

Yoodli created the following text for President Bush’s address to the nation following 9/11:

"Good evening today. Our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices, secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning. Huge, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet unyielding anger.

These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat, but they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered 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 of 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 DC 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 for business as well.

The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I’ve directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and to bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them. I appreciate so very much the members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance.

America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism. Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us spoken through the ages in Psalm 23.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me. This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down any enemies before and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.

Thank you, goodnight and God bless America."

George W. Bush’s 9/11 Speech Analysis

Yoodli’s valuable speaking analytics provides suggestions for improvement in categories, such as Word Choice and Category. Overall, President Bush’s ranked well in both areas. You can view the full results for his speech here.

Word Choice

In President Bush’s 9/11 speech, Yoodli detected 0% filler words, lower than the typical average of 4% fillers.

Additionally, President Bush’s top keywords, included “acts” and “world”. However, Yoodli also detected the use of six weak words, including “so” and “very”. While the use of these words can provide strength to speech, Yoodli can help you increase your conscious word choice.

Delivery

President Bush’s use of pauses throughout his speech, in addition to a relaxed tone contributed to his high rating in the Delivery category.

Wrapping Up

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