中新網華盛頓9月11日消息：美國總統喬治·布什今天表示，此次美國受恐怖襲擊使數以千計的無辜死亡，美國一定會將恐怖分子及包庇者繩之以法。

　　美國總統布什今天晚上回到白宮后，在美東時間20時30分(北京時間12日8時30分)向全國發表電視演說。他說，面對恐怖襲擊，美國人民只有“無言的和永不妥協的憤怒”

　　布什說，針對美國的恐怖襲擊已使數以千計的人喪生，布什強調，雖然恐怖分子能破壞大樓，但絕不能損毀美國的根基，因為美國是崇尚自由的國家，在此次襲擊中，大家都看到了邪惡和恐怖。

　　布什指出，美國受到襲擊后已指示情報部門追緝行兇者及幕后策劃者，而他將對恐怖分子及其包庇者繩之以法。

　　他還稱贊美國人民是偉大的人民，美國軍隊是“強大的”，“做好了一切準備”。

　　布什還感謝各國領袖發來的慰問，他希望大家聯手戰勝恐怖主義。

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　　Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices. Secretaries, business men and women, military and federal workers. Moms and dads. Friends and neighbors.

　　Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.

　　The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger.

　　These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.

　　Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.

　　America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining.

　　Today, our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature, and we responded with the best of America, with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could.

　　Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government's emergency response plans. Our military is powerful, and it's prepared. Our emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington, D.C., to help with local rescue efforts.

　　Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks.

　　The functions of our government continue without interruption. Federal agencies in Washington, which had to be evacuated today, are reopening for essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow.

　　Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business as well.

　　The search is under way for those who are behind these evil acts. I've directed the full resources for 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.

　　I appreciate so very much the members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance.

　　America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world and we stand together to win the war against terrorism.

　　Tonight I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me."

　　This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time.

　　None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.

　　Thank you. Good night and God bless America.