OPERATION

ENDURING FREEDOM

October 7, 2001

Almost 4 weeks after the Attack on America

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"On my orders, the United States military has begun strikes against al Qaeda terrorist training camps and military installations of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. 

These carefully targeted actions are designed to disrupt the use of Afghanistan as a terrorist base of operations, and to attack the military capability of the Taliban regime."

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" The Evil Ones "

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"We did not ask for this mission, but we will fulfill it. 

The name of today's military operation is Enduring Freedom. 

We defend not only our precious freedoms, but also 

the freedom of people everywhere

to live and raise their children free from fear."

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"We will not waver; 

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."

 

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