George W. Bush Delivers Remarks at a Victory 2004 Dinner

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This election will also determine how we respond to terrorism, and terrorism is a continuing danger. You know, since September the 11th, we have -- we have been on the offense, and we'll stay on the offense. We're pursuing these terrorists around the world, not for pride, not for power, but because the lives of our citizens depend on it. (Applause.) We've got a -- we've got a clear strategy. We're going to defend the homeland.

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George W. Bush Delivers Remarks at a Victory 2004 Dinner

PRESIDENT BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS AT A VICTORY 2004 DINNER, NEW YORK CITY, AS RELEASED BY THE WHITE HOUSE

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004

SPEAKER: GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

[*] BUSH: Thank you all for coming. (Applause.)

AUDIENCE: Viva Bush! Viva Bush! Viva Bush!

BUSH: Thank you all. Thanks for coming. Thank you all for coming. So I said to Pataki, try introducing me at the convention; if it works out well, you can introduce me here tonight. (Laughter.) He gave a great introduction at the convention, for which I am grateful. (Applause.) And I appreciate his leadership and I appreciate his friendship.

I also appreciate the friendship of Rudy. (Applause.) I had the privilege of traveling with Rudy in New Mexico. They had even heard of him there. (Laughter.) And he did a great job. It was a lot of fun. Thanks for coming.

So when I asked Laura to marry me, she said, fine, just so long as I never have to give a speech. (Laughter.) I said, well, okay, you'll never have to give a speech. Fortunately, she didn't hold me to that promise. The American people got to see a compassionate, strong, kind person. (Applause.)

I want to thank -- I also want to thank Libby and Emily Pataki for joining us, and Judith Giuliani for joining us, as well. (Applause.) I wish Howard Mills all the best in his race for ...

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