I think the thing that -- the prayer that I would like America is to ask for is to pray for God's protection for our land and our people, to pray against -- that there's a shield of protection, so that if the evil ones try to hit us again, that we've done everything we can, physically, and that there is a spiritual shield that protects the country.
George W. BushAmerican nation will not wait to be attacked again. We will defend our freedom and we will take the fight to the enemy.
George W. BushAnd our security will require all Americans to be forward-looking and resolute, to be ready for pre-emptive action.
George W. BushAs Americans, we want peace - we work and sacrifice for peace. But there can be no peace if our security depends on the will and whims of a ruthless and aggressive dictator. I'm not willing to stake one American life on trusting Saddam Hussein.
George W. Bush