ABOUT PROTECTION

 A lot of people are working really hard to protect America, but in the long run, the best way to defend our homeland, the best way to make sure our children can live in peace, is to take the battle to the enemy and to stop them. :: 011108

 Americans tonight can know that while the threat is ongoing, we are taking every possible step to protect our country from danger. :: 011000

 Evidence from intelligence sources, secret communications and statements by people now in custody reveal that Saddam Hussein aids and protects terrorists, including members of Al Qaeda. :: 030128

 I also made it very clear that we look forward to a open dialogue with Congress and the American people about the threat, and that not only will we consult with the United States Congress -- we, being the administration -- but that my administration will fully participate in any hearings that the Congress wishes to have on this subject, on the subject about how to make America a more secure country, how to best protect the American families in our country. :: 020904

 I have no greater obligation than to protect our country and to defend our freedoms. :: 021212

 I urge you to pass both my faith-based initiative and the Citizen Service Act to encourage acts of compassion that can transform America one heart and one soul at a time. :: 030128

 I was heartened by the Organization of Islamic Conference's statement of support for our war against terror. :: 011000

 In such a world, Cold War deterrence is no longer enough to maintain peace, to protect our own citizens and our own allies and friends. :: 010501

 Now, as before, we will secure our nation, protect our freedom, and help others to find freedom of their own. :: 021007

 Now, if we receive specific intelligence, where we -- a credible threat that targets a specific building or city or facility, I can assure you our government will do everything possible to protect the citizens around and in, or near that facility. :: 011000

 Our great nation—national challenge is to hunt down the terrorists and strengthen our protection against future attacks. :: 011108

 That growth will bring the added benefit of higher revenues for the government -- revenues that will keep tax rates low, while fulfilling key obligations and protecting programs such as Medicare and Social Security. :: 030107

 The attack took place on American soil, but it was an attack on the heart and soul of the civilized world. :: 011000

 The next priority of my budget is to do everything possible to protect our citizens and strengthen our nation against the ongoing threat of another attack. :: 020129

 The story I talked about earlier was one that really touched my heart, about women of cover fearing to leave their homes. :: 011000

 This spirit of service continues to grow as thousands have joined the newly established USA Freedom Corps, committing themselves to changing America one heart at a time through the momentum of millions of acts of decency and kindness. :: 020904p

 To encourage growth in job creation, we must protect the lower tax rates we've enacted, and we must make them permanent. :: 020430

 To protect our country, we reorganized our government and created the Department of Homeland Security, which is mobilizing against the threats of a new era. :: 030128

 We are aggressively pursuing the agents of terror around the world, and we are aggressively strengthening our protections here at home. :: 011000

 We have acted, and we will act again, to protect the American people and to keep the peace. :: 021212

 We must help protect our children, in our schools and streets, by finally and strictly enforcing our nation's gun laws. :: 000803

 We will always value freedom, yet we will not allow those who plot against our country to abuse our freedoms and our protections. :: 011108

 We will take defensive measures against terrorism to protect Americans. :: 010920

 We will take every measure that is necessary to protect the American people from terrorist groups and outlaw regimes. :: 030125r

 You love God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength. :: 021212