Sept. 24, 2001

Radio Address: Despite Challenges, Economy Fundamentally Strong
"The terrorists who attacked the United States on September 11th targeted our economy, as well as our people. They brought down a symbol of American prosperity, but they could not touch its source. Our country's wealth is not contained in glass and steel, it is found in the skill and hard work and entrepreneurship of our people; and those are as strong today as they were two weeks ago. "  
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President Declares "Freedom at War with Fear"
President Bush addressed a joint session of Congress and the American people Thursday, stating: "We are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom."  
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President Releases $5.1 Billion in Emergency Funds
The President today released $5.1 billion in emergency spending to assist in the humanitarian, recovery, and national security needs related to the attack on America. This is the first installment from the $40 billion in emergency funds enacted this week.