[…] Al Qaeda and other extremists from across the world have come to Iraq to stop the rise of a free society in the heart of the Middle East. They have joined the remnants of Saddam's regime and other armed groups to foment sectarian violence and drive us out. Our enemies in Iraq are tough and they are committed -- but so are Iraqi and coalition forces. We're adapting to stay ahead of the enemy, and we are carrying out a clear plan to ensure that a democratic Iraq succeeds.

[…] Quel giorno pero’ sono riusciti a colpirci dal punto di vista psicologico, non solo con l’orrore delle loro azioni, ma con il pensiero che la nostra vita non sarebbe mai piu’ tornata alla normalita’. Abbiamo pensato che non ci saremmo mai piu’ sentiti al sicuro come prima. Quel giorno e’ iniziato come una bellissima mattinata di sole ormai lontana. A mezzogiorno, infatti, il mondo non era piu’ lo stesso. E lo ricordiamo come fosse ora.
Perche’ questo sentimento persiste? Perche’ da quel momento non solo abbiamo perduto la nostra innocenza, ma abbiamo assunto una responsabilita’ che ancora portiamo dentro.

[…] Un particolare ringraziamento all'Ambasciatore degli Stati Uniti d'America per le parole che ha voluto pronunciare. La Sua presenza e la Sua testimonianza, Signor Ambasciatore, ci sono particolarmente gradite. Ho fortemente voluto promuovere questa commemorazione, d'intesa con l'Ambasciatore Spogli, per confermare - in modo non formale - la nostra amicizia e la nostra vicinanza al Popolo americano.

[…] Oggi è il quinto anniversario di un atto di terrorismo orrendo, un qualcosa che ci ha portati tutti in rotta di collisione con l’ideologia terroristica globale che lo ha generato. La posta in gioco in questa lotta appartiene indistintamente a tutto il mondo civilizzato.
La nostra stessa libertà, la nostra sicurezza, il nostro stesso modo di vivere sono in pericolo. E’ per questo che penso che il nostro incontro oggi sia veramente appropriato.

[…] I was working at the White House on September 11th, and was in our Situation Room as the Twin Towers fell. In the days immediately following the attacks, I experienced first hand the deep and heartfelt support we received from around the world. I am personally grateful and I know that the President, Secretary Rice and the other members of this Administration are grateful to Italy and all of Europe for the friendship, sympathy and support you gave us.

[…] Sono profondamente grato ai cittadini romani ed al popolo italiano tutto, per la commozione e solidarietà che ogni anno, in occasione di questa tragica ricorrenza, continuano a manifestare. E’ questo un forte segnale del legame che unisce le nostre due nazioni. Legame basato sulla condivisione di valori e principi comuni in cui crediamo e in cui ci identifichiamo.

[…] Vi ringrazio per avermi invitato a questa iniziativa. Essa testimonia quanto siano forti i sentimenti di amicizia fra la Toscana e gli Stati Uniti. Sentimenti che si basano sui legami familiari, culturali, ed economici che esistono fra i nostri popoli da secoli. Nella loro essenza questi legami dimostrano la nostra condivisione di valori e di speranze. L’undici settembre e’ un argomento molto emotivo per me. Cinque anni fa il mondo fu testimone di un attacco senza precedenti alla civile convivenza.

[…] In New York City, the president and first lady Laura Bush attended a memorial ceremony held at the site of the former World Trade Center. Along with members of the New York City police and fire departments and thousands of others in attendance, Bush observed moments of silence at 8:46 a.m. and 9:03 a.m., the times when terrorist-piloted airliners struck each of the twin towers.

[…] The attacks of September 11, 2001, were the worst assault on American land in the country’s history and also attacked the universal ideals of peace, liberty and human rights, Rice said. More than 90 countries lost citizens in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where a hijacked jet crashed into a field.

[…] The War On Terror Is More Than A Military Conflict – It Is The Decisive Ideological Struggle Of The 21st Century, And The Calling Of Our Generation. We have learned that our enemies are evil and kill without mercy, but not without purpose. They form a global network of extremists driven by a perverted vision of Islam, and their goal is building a radical Islamic empire.

[…] For many Americans, remembrance of September 11 may involve a simple walk. In cities and communities throughout the country, thousands of Americans are participating in Freedom Walks to mark the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Many of the walks are sponsored by "America Supports You," a nationwide program sponsored by the Department of Defense, which seeks to engage thousands of communities, organizations, companies and individuals in support the armed forces and war against terrorism.

[…] First and foremost, we better understand, and are aligned to meet, the threat of transnational terror. Although our enemy is constantly changing and remains deadly, our collectors and analysts are carefully tracking the evolution of al-Qaeda and its ideological allies. Today, we have several times as many "all source" analysts -- those who look at all types of intelligence -- focusing on the terrorist threat as were in place on Sept. 11. And as we build up analytic insight and expertise, we also are devoting resources to increased human intelligence collection on targets of primary concern.

[…] As a result of the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, President Bush has transformed the way we fight terrorism and the tools we use. We successfully attack those very things our enemies need to operate and survive: leadership, communications, the ability to travel, weapons; foot soldiers and financing. The president has strengthened and transformed the intelligence community, integrated our military and intelligence assets, and broken down the barriers that kept domestic law enforcement and intelligence agencies from sharing information.