Quote by Dick Cheney

The relevance for 9/11 is that what 9/11 marked was the beginning of a struggle in which the terrorists come at us and strike us here on our home territory. And it's a global operation. It doesn't know national boundaries or national borders.

The relevance for 9/11 is that what 9/11 marked was the begi

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of the 9/11 attacks as a turning point that initiated a new kind of struggle. It emphasizes that the terrorists of 9/11 targeted and executed their attacks on American soil, marking a shift from conventional conflicts. The quote also emphasizes that this type of terrorism is not confined to any specific nation but possesses a global reach, as it transcends boundaries and borders.

By Dick Cheney

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