- "More than two weeks ago, I gave Taliban leaders a series of clear and specific demands: Close terrorist training camps. Hand over leaders of the Al Qaeda network. And return all foreign nationals, including American citizens, unjustly detained in their country.
"None of these demands were met. And now, the Taliban will pay a price."
-"We did not ask for this mission, but we will fulfill it"
-"A commander-in-chief sends America's sons and daughters into battle in a foreign land only after the greatest care and a lot of prayer.
"We ask a lot of those who wear our uniform. We ask them to leave their loved ones, to travel great distances, to risk injury, even to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives.
"They are dedicated. They are honorable. They represent the best of our country, and we are grateful."
- "I recently received a touching letter that says a lot about the state of America in these difficult times, a letter from a fourth-grade girl with a father in the military.
"'As much as I don't want my dad to fight,' she wrote, 'I'm willing to give him to you.'
"This is a precious gift. The greatest she could give. This young girl knows what America is all about.
-The battle is now joined on many fronts. We will not waiver, we will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail.
"Thank you. May God continue to bless America."
Some very good quotes from president Bush's speech yesterday after the attacks had officially began..