America Must Stand Tall

Statement

The United States of America has long been a blessed nation. God has provided our people with an abundance of natural resources, wealth, and success. He has guarded over us in times of turmoil, and helped us flourish in times of prosperity. Despite our many blessings, we also have enemies and vulnerabilities.

Last week, on the eleventh anniversary of 9/11, two of our embassies -- in Egypt and Libya -- were attacked. Four Americans, including the Ambassador to Libya, were murdered. After initial reports (blaming an anti-Islamic movie for the violence) were disputed, it quickly became apparent that these attacks were carefully planned and executed by radical Islamic terrorists.

I am both troubled and angered by this news. Make no mistake; the American people are kind, generous, and courageous. They volunteer their time, donate their money, and, at times, lay down their lives to better our nation and nations all across the world. Our men and women have fought for the oppressed, lifted up the poor, and provided for the needy. Admittedly, some may disagree with our values and mores. Some may reject our rights, free enterprise system, and rule of law. But at no point will we cower to violence or terror.

As history has shown, American strength can preempt and deter these kinds of attacks. Our nation may be struggling economically, but our people are strong and resilient. We have not fallen, and we will not falter. We remain strong in spirit, and we will defend ourselves and our interests at home and abroad. Our prayers go out to the families of the four Americans killed in these attacks. For them, and on behalf of the United States of America, the perpetrators of these attacks must be swiftly brought to justice.

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