The case for trade is not just monetary, but moral. Economic freedom creates habits of liberty. And habits of liberty create expectations of democracy.

As I look back over my life, I've been an active person - obviously I was self-absorbed for a period of time.

Through much of the last century, America's faith in freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. Now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations.

I've directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.

There is no telling how many wars it will take to secure freedom in the homeland.

There will be no going back to the era before September the 11th, 2001 - to false comfort in a dangerous world.

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.