“It’s not just simply a matter of capturing people and holding them accountable, but removing the sanctuaries, removing the support systems, ending states who sponsor terrorism,” said Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz.
During an interview with reporters in the Oval Office, a visibly shaken President Bush said the U.S. is resolute about coming together and “whipping terrorism, hunting it down, finding it and holding [those responsible for the attacks] accountable.”
“This is a terrible moment, but this country will not relent until we have saved ourselves and others from the terrible tragedy that came upon America,” Bush said. “Through the tears of sadness, I see an opportunity.”
--Staff writer Imtiyaz H. Delawala can be reached at delawala@fas.harvard.edu