Professional Clip 05: George W. Bush, September 2001 Address to Congress
President
George W. Bush gave a powerful address to a joint session of Congress nine days
after the horrifying events of September 11, 2001. Here he makes a claim of
policy by outlining specific actions that audience members should take in the
wake of the attacks on the United States. He outlines five points: continuing
in the face of fear, upholding the values of America, showing tolerance to
people of varied backgrounds, supporting victims of the tragedy, and
participating in the American economy.