These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America's resolve.
--President George W. Bush

Let's roll.
--Todd Beamer (?-2001), before he and others apparently thwarted the fourth set of terrorists

If the culprits are Muslim, they have twisted the teachings of Islam. Whoever performed, or is behind, the terrorist attacks in the United States of America does not represent Islam. God is not behind assassins.
--Muhammad Ali

Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward. Freedom will be defended!
--President George W. Bush, September 11, 2001

The best defense against terrorism is a strong offensive against terrorists. That work continues.
--President George W. Bush, 10/13/2001