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Evgen
3 months ago
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Read the following speech excerpt and then select the correct answer to the question below: President George W. Bush’s speech to

the troops on the USS Abraham Lincoln Our mission continues. Al-Qaida is wounded, not destroyed. The scattered cells of the terrorist network still operate in many nations, and we know from daily intelligence that they continue to plot against free people. The proliferation of deadly weapons remains a serious danger. The enemies of freedom are not idle, and neither are we. Our government has taken unprecedented measures to defend the homeland — and we will continue to hunt down the enemy before he can strike. The war on terror is not over, yet it is not endless. We do not know the day of final victory, but we have seen the turning of the tide. No act of the terrorists will change our purpose, or weaken our resolve, or alter their fate. Their cause is lost. Free nations will press on to victory. Other nations in history have fought in foreign lands and remained to occupy and exploit. Americans, following a battle, want nothing more than to return home. And that is your direction tonight. After service in the Afghan and Iraqi theaters of war — after 100,000 miles, on the longest carrier deployment in recent history — you are homeward bound. Some of you will see new family members for the first time — 150 babies were born while their fathers were on the Lincoln. Your families are proud of you, and your nation will welcome you. Which line from the text suggests the president believes the war effort has had successes but is not quite complete?
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seraphim [7.4K]3 months ago
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The speech known as "Mission Accomplished" was broadcast on May 3, 2003, by President George W. Bush to military personnel aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as it returned to the U.S. after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East due to the 9/11 attacks. This address not only welcomed home the soldiers who had been away for extended periods but also outlined the objectives of their missions in foreign territories, while indicating that the fight against terrorism, particularly against Al-Qaeda, persists, as the group remains a threat to both America and the global community. Notably, President Bush acknowledges the success of military operations but emphasizes that their continuation is necessary for true resolution. The lines expressing this sentiment are: The war on terror is not over, yet it is not endless. We do not know the day of final victory, but we have seen the turning of the tide.

Naddik [7.5K]3 months ago
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1000 miles and above, verify it to ensure accuracy.
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