Defense Secretary James Mattis issued a stirring speech on 9/11, making it clear to the Islamic terrorists who were behind the 9/11 attacks that America would finish the fight that al-Qaeda terrorists had started.
Once Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford Jr. finished speaking, Mattis began his speech by honoring those that perished during the 9/11 terror attacks and the heroism displayed by many Americans.
“Heroism and passion were boundless on 9/11,” Mattis said. “Patriots from all backgrounds and all walks of life responded with speed, with courage, and with compassion. In the aftermath of the attack, our service members, our nation, rallied together as one.”
Mattis then issued a stern warning to the Islamic terrorists.
“While we never asked for this fight, we are steadfastly committed to seeing it through, as President Trump has made it abundantly clear,” Mattis said.
The defense secretary then mocked the Islamic terrorists as “maniacs disguised in false religious garb,” saying they were wrong to think they could frighten Americans into submission.
“We Americans are not made of common candy,” said Mattis. “We are not seaweed drifting in the current. We are not intimidated by our enemies, and Mr. President, your military does not scare.”
Mattis compared today’s armed forces to those that served in Valley Forge, Midway and Iwojima.
“Your military stands and ready confident to defend this country, this experiment in democracy,” said Mattis.
He then gave a message to the families of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks.
“The loss you have endured drives us in our mission today and everyday,” Mattis concluded, before giving way to President Trump’s speech.
The full speech can be seen below:
H/T: Washington Free Beacon
via Daily Wire
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