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President Discusses Response to September 11 Attacks
President George W. Bush speaks during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Air Force Academy football team in the Rose Garden Friday, May 17. "During last May's visit, I said of Coach DeBerry, he is not just recruiting to win football games, he is recruiting to win our nation's war, if we have one. That was May. And on September 11th, war came to our country. And I want to thank you, Coach, for recruiting those who will help us win our nation's wars," remarked the President.
President George W. Bush speaks during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Air Force Academy football team in the Rose Garden Friday, May 17. "During last May's visit, I said of Coach DeBerry, he is not just recruiting to win football games, he is recruiting to win our nation's war, if we have one. That was May. And on September 11th, war came to our country. And I want to thank you, Coach, for recruiting those who will help us win our nation's wars," remarked the President. Full Story
President George W. Bush approached the podium for the presentation ceremony of Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Air Force Academy football team in the Rose Garden Friday, May 17. "I'm proud of what this group of Americans have done on the football field. No more proud than those who wear the blue, I might add. And I'm proud of your commitment to our country," said the President in his address.
President George W. Bush speaks during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Air Force Academy football team in the Rose Garden Friday, May 17. "During last May's visit, I said of Coach DeBerry, he is not just recruiting to win football games, he is recruiting to win our nation's war, if we have one. That was May. And on September 11th, war came to our country. And I want to thank you, Coach, for recruiting those who will help us win our nation's wars," remarked the President.
 
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