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teaches, on which God judges the world— [Laughter] I like my cheeseburger medium. and the day when humanity rediscovers the [Laughter] power of God’s love and forgiveness. The I appreciate so very much Jane Garvey Jewish tradition holds that all humans sin, from the FAA being here. Thank you for but that atonement, prayer, and charity can coming. avert God’s decree. I’m really proud of the attitude in Wash- This is a year in which we were stunned ington, DC, right now. Traveling with me by humanity’s capacity for cruelty and vio- today were Republicans and Democrats, but lence. It is a year in which we were aston- make no mistake about it, they’re first and ished by humanity’s capacity for compassion foremost patriotic Americans. and self-sacrifice. We have endured great The State of has produced a good loss. We have suffered great wrong. man and a good Speaker, and that’s Denny May God bring peace to all who mourn. Hastert. Thank you, Denny, for being here. May people of Jewish faith and heritage in Also traveling is Minority Leader Dick Gep- this country and around the world be in- hardt. Dick has been a joy to work with as scribed and sealed for a good year in the book we do what’s right for America. I appreciate of life. And may we be blessed with the Senator Dick Durbin for being with us today, strength and patience to pursue justice and and I want to thank you coming, Dick. Henry defeat evil. Hyde of the great State of Illinois; Mark Kirk of Illinois; Jerry Weller of Illinois. George W. Bush We’ve got quite a crowd traveling today, all of whom—all of whom are here to say NOTE: An original was not available for as clearly as we can to the American public; verification of the content of this message. get on the airlines, get about the business of America. That’s got a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? I Remarks to Airline Employees in want to thank not only the employees, the Chicago, Illinois people that make the airlines go, but I want September 27, 2001 to thank the chief executive officers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as The President. Thank you all very much well as old from Southwest for such a warm welcome. I first want to Airlines, Jim Goodwin, and Don Carty. thank Craig and Michele for their love and George Mikelsons of American Trans Air is compassion for their friends, and for being here, as well. Thank you all for coming, and such great representatives of an incredibly thank all your employees for being here. I important industry for America’s future. know this will make Representative Gep- I want to thank all the airline employees hardt feel good: There’s a lot of folks from who are here from all the airlines around TWA here. America. I want to thank you for your dedica- I’m so honored to be here. I think it’s in- tion, for your concern, and for being such teresting that on one side, we see American; great patriots for this great country. on the other side, it says United. Because Besides you all, I’m keeping pretty good that’s what we are: America is united. We company today. First, I’m pleased to intro- are united. We are united in bringing justice duce the Secretary of Transportation, Norm to those folks who did the evil deed on Sep- Mineta. I want you to know that Norm took tember 11th. a United flight. And he said the flight was We’re not only united; we’re determined. just perfect. I appreciate Norm’s hard work We’re determined to find those terrorists and concern about our mutual goal, and who tried to affect our way of life. We’re that’s to get the airplanes flying again all determined to find them and to bring them across America. to justice, and we will. I’m proud to be on the stage with your But our determination goes beyond the Governor and with his honor, the mayor. The immediate and the short term. This is a na- mayor said he’s going to buy me lunch today. tion that’s determined to defend freedom

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from any terrorist, anyplace in the world. stand strong. Others will tire and weary— This is a determined nation, and we’re a I understand that—but not our Nation. Oth- strong nation. We’re a nation based upon fab- ers will get—others will second-guess, but ulous values. not our Nation. Others will become impa- We’re also a nation that is adjusting to a tient, but not this great Nation. We will stand new type of war. This isn’t a conventional firm and stand strong until we’ve achieved war that we’re waging. Ours is a campaign our mission. We hope everybody follows, but that will have to reflect the new enemy. we’re marching on. We’re marching on to There’s no longer islands to conquer or do what’s right. beachheads to storm. We face a brand of evil, This great Nation will not only deploy re- the likes of which we haven’t seen in a long sources overseas, but we will work at home, time in the world. These are people who as well, to fight terrorism and to win this war. strike and hide, people who know no borders, I had the honor of announcing an Office of people who are—people who depend upon Homeland Security the other night in front others. And make no mistake about it, the of Congress. My good friend the Governor new war is not only against the evildoers, of Pennsylvania has agreed to leave his office themselves; the new war is against those who early to serve the Nation, to coordinate ac- harbor them and finance them and feed tivities to make sure that anybody who wants them. to harm America will have a hard time doing We will need patience and determination so, to make sure that we’re strong at home in order to succeed. We must understand as we are abroad, to make sure our resources that sometimes we will see our resources de- are deployed effectively. ployed, and sometimes we won’t. But we will We have thousands of FBI agents working use every resource at our disposal. today to chase down any lead, to look at any We will use the military might of the hint, to make sure America is as secure as . We will use our intelligence- gathering capacity of the United States. We can possibly be. will use every diplomatic means of the And we must stand against terror by going United States. We will disrupt their financial back to work. Everybody here who showed networks. We will do everything we can to up for work at this important industry is mak- achieve our objective, which is to rout out ing a clear statement that terrorism will not and destroy global terrorism. stand, that the evildoers will not be able to Americans understand we fight not a reli- terrorize America and our workforce and our gion; ours is not a campaign against the Mus- people. lim faith. Ours is a campaign against evil. America understands—America under- And there is a broad coalition of nations stands that these have been incredibly tense that understand what’s at stake that have days for the people who work in the airline come rallying to our side. And I want to industry, difficult times for stewardesses and thank the nations of the world that have captains and baggage handlers and people stood side by side with our country to defend who are running the desks. America knows freedom. It’s heartening to know that we that, and we appreciate—we appreciate your stand not alone in the world. It’s a coalition steadfast willingness to fight terror in your that will require different efforts from dif- own way. You stand against terror by flying ferent countries. Some countries may want the airplanes and by maintaining them. You to participate in one way but not in another. stand against terror by loading a bag or serv- All we ask is that you participate. All we ask ing a passenger. And by doing so, you’re ex- is that you use the same amount of effort pressing a firm national commitment that’s the United States will to win this war against so important; that we will not surrender our freedom, to win this battle against global ter- freedom to travel; that we will not surrender rorism. our freedoms in America; that while you may This coalition will exist to achieve the mis- think you have struck our soul, you haven’t sion, and I can assure you our mission will touched it; that we are too strong a nation not change to fit any coalition’s. America will to be carried down by terrorist activity.

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When they struck, they wanted to create ernors to call up National Guard and place an atmosphere of fear. And one of the great guardsmen at inspection stations in airports. goals of this Nation’s war is to restore public Some airports already meet high stand- confidence in the airline industry. It’s to tell ards, and you all know that. But for those the traveling public: Get on board; do your airports that need help, we will work with business around the country; fly and enjoy the Governors to provide security meas- America’s great destination spots; get down ures—visible security measures—so the trav- to Disney World in ; take your fami- eling public will know that we are serious lies and enjoy life the way we want it to be about airline safety in America. enjoyed. Secondly, we are going to dramatically in- And we’ve got a role—the Government’s crease the number of Federal air marshals got a role. Not only do you have a role to on our airplanes. When Americans fly, there play, which you’re playing in such fine fash- need to be more highly skilled and fully ion, but the Government has a role to play, equipped officers of law flying alongside as well. We’ve got a significant responsibility them. Now, these marshals, of course, will to deal with this emergency in a strong and wear plainclothes; they’re going to be— bold way. And we are doing so. they’ll be like any other passenger. But The first action we took was when Repub- Americans will know that there’s more of licans and Democrats alike came together them. And our crews will know there’s more of them. And the terrorists will know there’s and put together a package to provide sta- more of them. bility for the airline industry. We approved— And third, we will set aside $500 million it was the first part of an economic recovery in new funding for aircraft security. Grants package. We understand, when we get our will go to airlines for enhanced cockpit pro- airlines up and running, it’s going to affect tection. We look forward to working with the so much of our economy. And so we jointly pilots and airlines to fortify doors and provide approved $15 billion of monies available to stronger locks, so our pilots will always be provide not only relief for airlines but loan in command of the airplanes. guarantees for airlines, to make sure our air- We will invest in new technology for air- lines are strong and healthy in the aftermath craft security, with grants to develop tran- of this national emergency. sponders that cannot be switched off from And I want to thank the Speaker and Lead- the cockpit, video monitors in the cockpit to er Gephardt for taking the lead. They showed alert pilots to trouble in the cabin. And we folks that Washington can work in concert will look at all kinds of technologies to make and in a constructive way. But there’s more sure that our airlines are safe—and for exam- to do. We must address the issue of airline ple, including technology to enable control- safety in a constructive, smart way. For the lers to take over distressed aircraft and land sake of every passenger, every crew member, it by remote control. and every pilot, we are going to make our With all these actions, we’re returning airline security stronger and more reliable. America’s airlines back to the American peo- Last week I reserved $3 billion in funding ple. We’re making a strong statement that to achieve this goal. And today I want to out- together—together—the Government and line some of our plans to do just that. First, the private sector will make flying a way of I will work with Congress to put the Federal life again in America. Government in charge of passenger and bag The American people must know that my screening and all safety inspections. We will administration is confident. Tomorrow nine make our standards tougher and better and Cabinet members will board U.S. airlines to consistent all around the country. fly around our country to do their jobs, and I understand it takes time for legislation so will thousands of other citizens, from all to work through the halls of Congress, and walks of life, will board aircraft. And these you need to understand that, too. And so, are good things for our Nation, because this to make sure we improve security right now, Nation will not live in fear. We have awak- the Federal Government will pay for Gov- ened to a new danger, but our resolve is

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great, and the spirit of America is incredibly Remarks Prior to Discussions With strong. King Abdullah II of Jordan and an Audience members. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! Exchange With Reporters U.S.A.! The President. The attacks on America September 28, 2001 were intended to break our spirit. But the President Bush. Your Majesty, welcome evildoers failed. It’s a fabulous land; we’re back. lucky to live in it. It’s a land—they have King Abdullah. Thank you. stirred a mighty nation to action, and the President Bush. It’s great to see you. I world is seeing what we’re made out of. The look forward to our discussions. Jordan is a world sees our resolves and is willing to fol- strong, strong friend of America. And right low. The world sees our commitment to free- after September 11th, one of the early mes- dom, as it impressed. The world sees our sages I received was from His Majesty, ex- compassion toward one another, as neighbor pressing the condolences of the Jordanian helps neighbor, as neighbor grieves with people, as well as his own personal condo- neighbor, as people from all across our coun- lences. try want to hold the families who have been I’m so pleased with our cooperative—the dangered—and have been hurt in their arms. cooperation we have in fighting terror. I have The world sees a nation at prayer, Chris- assured His Majesty that our war is against tian, Jew, and Muslim, alike, praying for evil, not against Islam. There are thousands strength to an almighty and merciful God. of Muslims who proudly call themselves The world is beginning to see the best of Americans, and they know what I know— this great land. The world is beginning to that the Muslim faith is based upon peace understand why we all treasure America so and love and compassion, the exact opposite much—our values, our freedom, and the of the teachings of the Al Qaida organization, strength of the American character. which is based upon evil and hate and de- No, they thought they attacked America struction. and hurt us. We are stronger than ever, and And finally, as a welcoming gift, it is my we will prove it to the world. honor to present you with a pen. This is no Thank you all for coming. God bless Amer- ordinary pen, since it’s the pen I used to sign ica. And now it is my honor to introduce the the Free Trade Agreement with Jordan this Speaker of the House of Representatives, Il- morning. At long last, we have together ac- complished one of your main objectives, in linois’ own, Denny Hastert. terms of economic cooperation, which is the Mr. Speaker. Free Trade Agreement. I’m proud of the actions of our leadership NOTE: The President spoke at 10:40 a.m. on the in the House and the Senate, from both polit- tarmac at O’Hare International Airport. In his re- ical parties, that recognize the importance of marks, he referred to Capt. Craig Eldridge, pilot, trade with Jordan. And so, Your Majesty, it’s United Airlines; Michele Smith, flight attendant, now officially the law, and here’s the pen that American Airlines; Gov. George H. Ryan of Illi- signed it. nois; Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago; Her- King Abdullah. Thank you very much, sir. bert D. Kelleher, chairman of the board and chair- Very grateful. man of the executive committee, Southwest Air- lines; James E. Goodwin, chairman and chief ex- President Bush. Welcome back to the ecutive officer, United Airlines; Donald J. Carty, Oval Office. president and chief executive officer, American King Abdullah. Sir, I would like to take Airlines, Inc.; George Mikelsons, chairman and this opportunity to thank you for seeing us founder, American Trans Air; and Gov. Tom today. Obviously, I wish our meeting was Ridge of Pennsylvania. under better circumstances, but obviously,

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