Presidents & Prime Ministers articles from September 2001

Presidents & Prime Ministers archives from September 2001

A fight for our principles.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... We have seen the state of our Union in the endurance of rescuers, working past exhaustion. We have seen the unfurling of flags, the lighting of candles, the giving of blood, the saying of prayers--in English, Hebrew and Arabic. We have seen the...

Ideals, principles & values must transcend all forms of prejudice.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... On September 11, 2001, New York City--the most diverse city in the world--was viciously attacked in an unprovoked act of war. More than 5,000 innocent men, women and children of every race, religion and ethnicity were lost. Among these were...

Labor Party's agenda for prosperity.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... In retrospect the millennium marked only a moment in time. It was the events of September 11, 2001 that marked a turning point in history, where we confront the dangers of the future and assess the choices facing humankind. It was a...

Historical impressions, 1770: Benjamin Franklin United States.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... From a letter written to Jane Mecom on December 30, 1770. My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is never to turn aside in public affairs through views of private interest; but to go straight forward in doing what appears to me...

Peaceful dialogue and cooperation as an option.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... There are moments in history so defining and so etched in the memory of all who witness them, that they become landmarks in time, defining events that change history and lead to new impulses of resolve and determination. On September 11,...

A brazen challenge to all of humanity.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... The session of the General Assembly is taking place right in the aftermath of the tragedy that broke out in the United States on September 11, 2001. The entire civilized world is mourning together with the American people. The hearts of...

Prescription for the revitalization of economy.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... The series of terrorist attacks in the United States are not only an attack on the United States; indeed, they represent a despicable attack on all of humankind. On my recent visit to the United States, I saw the devastating scars of those acts...

Historical impressions, 1856: Abraham Lincoln United States.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... From "The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln," August 27, 1856. Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.

Efforts to strengthen society's bonds.(speech by Goh Chok Tong)(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... Our Malay/Muslim community can be proud of its achievements in education [in Singapore]. For example, more Malay students now qualify for admission to secondary school, and more Malays now complete secondary school. Also, the total number of...

Moving to the international stage as a first-rate nation.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... On the 53rd Armed Forces Day, I congratulate you heartily on behalf of the 46 million people. As the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, I am proud of you whenever I think of the trust and affection you have earned from the public as the...

Historical impressions, 1826: James Madison United States.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... These words are inscribed in the Madison Memorial Hall of the Library of Congress lames Madison Memorial Building. The free system of government we have established is so congenial with reason, with common sense, and with a universal...

Urgent need for a practical, long term, bipartisan vision.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... Even as we respond to the challenge of terrorism, my great hope is that we will also use this new-found awareness of the world's dangers to plan for the future mindful of the task at hand, aware that our opportunity to do so may fade and vanish...

U.S.-China relations.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... These attacks on September 11, 2001 have not only brought disasters to the American people, but also posed a challenge to people the world over. The Chinese people stand by the American people and the entire international community in the fight...

An attempt to change things for the better.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... Terrorism is, sadly, no stranger to Sri Lanka. We, in Sri Lanka know terrorism, unfortunately, only too well. We know the horrific direct consequences of an act of terrorism; the carnage, the horror, the thousands of unsuspecting innocent lives...

A campaign involving religious leaders, educators & civil society.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... On the morning of September 11, 2001, in the most devastating terrorist attack in history, a group of terrorists brought two towering symbols of our host city crashing to the ground and wrought havoc on the streets of New York and Washington,...

Means to eliminate international terrorism.(Transcript)
September 1, 2001... The terrible events of September 11, 2001 brought home to a world that probably did not realize this until then how much of an international phenomenon terrorism truly is, international in its organization and international in its effects. We...

Long-term global prosperity.
September 1, 2001... Introduction What happened on September 11, 2001 was a setback to the "New World Order" of the civilized world. Many nations, communities and individuals were caught by surprise with this event. The United States is considered an icon...