Oct. 25, 2001

Stronger Economy an Important Part of Homeland Defense
"The terrorists wanted our economy to stop," the President said Wednesday. "It hasn't. They wanted to diminish the spirit of America. It didn't. They thought the government wouldn't be able to react. The government is going to react with an economic stimulus package that is good for workers."  
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President Says Terrorists Won't Change American Way of Life
"They won't succeed. This country is too strong to allow terrorists to affect the lives of our citizens. I understand people are concerned, and they should be. But they need to know our government is doing everything we possibly can to protect the lives of our citizens -- everything."  

President Says Terrorists Tried to Disrupt World Economy
"The stakes of this fight for all nations are high -- our lives, our way of life, and our economic future. By attacking the two great economic symbols, the terrorists tried to shatter confidence in the world economic system. But they failed."