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| Fight against terrorism struggle for civilisation: Bush | | | Washington, Sept 12 US President George W Bush has vowed to continue with the war against terrorism on the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 strikes, saying it is more than just a military conflict, where America is being tested in a way that has not been since the start of the Cold War.
In a prime time address to the nation capping the end of a solemn and painful observance of the fifth anniversary of September 11 attacks, Bush said the war against terrorism is an ideological struggle of the 21st century which must be fought to the end to maintain the way of life enjoyed by free nations.
"This struggle has been called a clash of civilisation. In truth, it is a struggle for civilisation," he said.
In a stern message to Osama bin Laden and his cohorts, the US President said that they may have been hiding but that America will find them and bring them to justice.
Bush also urged the US public deeply divided over the war in Iraq to unite to defeat terrorism.
"Our nation has endured trials, and we face a difficult road ahead. Winning this war will require the determined efforts of a unified country. And we must put aside our differences and work together to meet the test that history has given us" he said.
Bush said whatever the mistakes have been made in Iraq, the worst would be to pull out from there.
"Whatever mistakes have been made in Iraq, the worst mistake would be to think that if we pulled out,the terrorists would leave us alone. They will not leave us alone. They will follow us. The safety of America depends on the outcome of the battle in the streets of Baghdad," Bush said. |
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