"Great tragedy has come to us, and we are meeting it with the best that is in our country, with courage and concern for others because this is America. This is who we are"

This quote by George W. Bush speaks with the resilience of the American people in the face of catastrophe. It talks to the nerve and compassion that is inherent in the American spirit. It talks to the idea that, no matter what catastrophe befalls us, we will always come together to support one another and to face it with strength and courage. It speaks to the concept that, no matter what, we will always remain true to who we are as a country. It speaks with the idea that, no matter what, we will constantly remain joined in the face of difficulty. It speaks to the idea that, no matter what, we will constantly remain real to our values and our ideals. It speaks to the idea that, no matter what, we will always remain true to the American spirit.