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President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the people of Halifax with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin / Stix 10:46:37 President bush and PM of Canada walk out 10:47:02 ws, push Bush and Martin shake hands Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin 10:47:35 Mr. President premiers, ministers, members of the house of commons, the senate 10:47:45 ladies and gentlemen on the morning of September 2001 as word spread of the terrorist attacks in New York in Washington 10:48:05 across Canada, to British Colombia. Ontario and Quebec, but mostly diverted to 10:48:25 most of them were Americans, some of them heading off on business trips 10:49:06 put hand written sign on their windows that said come in for a shower to Janet decamp, a U.S. army specialist who was pregnant 10:49:30 here in Nova Scotia the families of each took in six members of the wedding party of Tracy and ken Johnson 10:49:46 were so touched by the gesture of the hospital, that they said and they were wed at city hall 10:50:02 in living rooms across Atlantic Canada. they watched television together of America's most grievous day 10:50:20 interfaith ceremonies they prayed together, in one ceremony after the planes had departed from home 10:50:41 and I quote, those Canadians took us into their arms, like family (applause) 10:50:58 well Mr. President that's what neighbors do and that's what friends do and that's what Americans did many years ago in 1917 10:51:18 Americans across the northeast pitched in Christmas tree each year to Boston from 10:51:39 in French 10:53:18 well being emerge, the partnership between the United States and Canada will become even more important 10:53:32 greater need to work together cooperatively 10:53:48 war against terrorism and we're in it together, Americans and Canadians 10:54:11 Canadians. Afghanistan and overseas 10:54:21 there have been enormous pressures on our shared borders. Canada is absolutely committed to doing whatever it has done 10:54:40 trust, goodwill and affection have never faltered indeed smaller since 9-11, is more complex, more perilous 10:55:03 scaring terrain that for years would define. Canadian soldiers would fall for the cause of liberty 10:55:20 he fought to gain territory, today the to the train stations of Spain and on into the avenues of Manhattan 10:55:40 and the ocean is no longer a buffer, we do not see the enemy he does not use an uniform. 10:55:58 this past summer, you proclaimed your belief in the transformational power of liberty 10:56:12 we believe that security can only be insured through freedom of choice and equality of opportunity 10:56:29 and the middle east and Iraq 10:56:32 in French 10:57:32 immediate aftermath of September 11th. (quotes bush-light) 10:57:49 it does not burn alone to those the world over who suffer 10:58:09 the blight of disease, Mr. President you will address the people of this nation today from a location that occupies a singular place in this is pier 21 10:58:34 enriching our national character 10:58:48 to join the war to fight for freedom 10:58:59 this place is one of raw emotion, one of jubilation 10:59:07 of loss and resolve of new beginning of new opportunity to share it with the leader of our nations great friend. the president of the united states of America President George W. Bush 10:59:32 bush to podium-long applause 11:00:08 I thank you and Mrs. Martin for a fantastic dinner in Ottawa. thank those who have been decorating the 11:00:26 I married well. I appreciate the premiers who are here. thank you for your hospitality 11:00:40 he's an ex governor, I feel a special kinship to those. mayors local officials, distinguished 11:01:00 reaffirm America's enduring ties to your country (applause) 11:01:20 and I'm really glad to be around friends in the past year I've come to know your new prime minister. We met in Mexico, in the united states in Chile and now in Canada 11:01:46 and as I prepare for a second term in office, I look forward to a successful working partnership between our two countries 11:02:02 to prosperous independent nations, joined together by the return of NHL hockey (laughter, applause) 11:02:24 I only have one regret about this visit to Canada. thank him for that endorsement, I was hoping to me. 11:02:54 I'm proud to stand in this historic place which has welcomed home so many new Canadians began 11:03:10 I'm grateful for the hospitality. three years ago Halifax and other towns and 11:03:26 to British Colombia, welcomed almost 33,000 passengers on diverted flights 11:03:41 aid of men and women who were worried and confused and had nowhere to sleep. You opened your homes and you churches 11:04:01 and you asked for nothing in return. One American declared, my heart is overwhelmed by the outpouring 11:04:15 how does a person say thank you to a nation, well that's something the president can do. let me say to the Canadian people. thank you for your kindness to America in a hour of need 11:04:48 that emergency revealed the good and generous heart of this country 11:05:01 affection that appeared in an instant would always be there and it runs deep. Beyond the words of politicians 11:05:17 our two peoples are one family and will always 11:05:41 both our nations are better off for it, in the ten years since NAFTA 11:05:56 directly north and more than go to my country. So much trade there are bound to be some disagreements, I'm proud to say I ate some Alberta beef last night and I'm still standing 11:06:24 sound science and mutual will potatoes, right Mr. premier 11:06:40 and the whole world and we will do all that is necessary to keep those ties strong 11:06:54 reaches back centuries, Canada and the U.S. but we've always agreed on the great pleas of liberty 11:07:13 of every human life and we believe in the right of every person to live in 11:07:26 compassion and fairness, we believe a diverse society can also be by principles of justice and equality 11:07:42 for centuries and they will keep us as strong allies and good friends for the centuries to come 11:07:59 these shared convictions have also led our great democracies in the wider world. We know it's not possible to live in quiet isolation of our peaceful continent 11:08:22 we know there can be no security, no lasting peace in a world where proliferation and extreme poverty go unopposed 11:08:41 international system that advances and free trade and the rule of law and the hope that comes from self government 11:08:58 and we will meet those responsibilities for our own benefit and for the good of 11:09:36 Sudan and the Congo, just two weeks ago, NATO countries showed their esteem for your military 11:09:49 as chairman of NATO's military committee and for good reason 11:10:04 WWI the Canadians never budge, America respects of Canada's armed forces 11:10:29 a new term in office is a new opportunity to work with our allies and our friends. three great goals 11:10:43 defend our security and spread freedom by building multilateral and multinational. the task of 11:10:59 proliferation to fighting the scourge of HIV AIDS. participate together in more multilateral 11:11:16 from NATO and Europe to. APEC and the pacific. Canada and the united states are working with a coalition 11:11:33 shipments of WMD and at sea and in the air. America always prefers to act with allies on our side 11:11:48 working closely with us to confront the challenges with Iran and North Korea 11:12:01 yet the success of multilateralism is measured not by merely following a process, but by achieving results 11:12:22 collective security not endless debate. For the sake of peace, when those bodies promise serious consequences, serious consequences must follow 11:12:48 we want it to be more than a league of nations. My country is determined to work as far as possible within the framework 11:13:09 of our time, our 11:13:27 created the department of public safety and emergency preparedness our two countries are working together everyday 11:13:48 it is the most solemn duty from the smart border board 11:13:59 commander of NORAD, we're working together to protect the next generation of Canadians and Americans from threats we know will arise 11:14:22 defense alone is not a sufficient tragedy. the people of cannot fully shield us from the dangers of the 21st century 11:14:46 set out to murder the innocent and unsuspecting. We must take the fight to them, we must be relentless and we must be steadfast 11:15:09 when the united states was still wrestling with isolation at the time some Canadians argued that Canada 11:15:35 we cannot defend our country and save our enemies and families 11:15:47 the war to Canada, of course we should protect our coast. we must also go out and meet the enemy before he reaches our shores 11:16:05 McKenzie king was correct then and we must always remember the wisdom of his words today. cutting off their funding 11:16:41 we must prevent outlaw regimes from getting weapons of mass destruction with patience and resolve until we prevail 11:17:00 by promoting freedom and hope and democracy in the broader middle east 11:17:12 if 20 years from now the middle east is dominated by dictators our children and our grandchildren will live in a nightmare world of danger. That must not happen, by taking the side of terror 11:17:42 ideology of murder and help to the world will become a much safer place as democracy advances 11:17:58 progress toward freedom will not come easily, I know that, yes it's cultural condescension 11:18:15 and unsuited for self govt, today in the middle east the doubters and the pessimists are 11:18:29 open discussion of peaceful reform. I believe that people across the middle east. I believe this is an historic moment in the 11:18:50 everyone who stands for liberty. we're standing for the people of Afghanistan 11:19:01 in the war on terror in three short years 11:19:39 In October, they stood on long lines on election day all four of her daughters to vote alongside her 11:19:55 this is something profound, I never dreamed this day would come. But that woman's dream finally arrived as it will one day across the middle east (applause) 11:20:29 unprecedented historic events. Canadians can be proud of the part you played in the advance of human liberty. You must also stand with the brave people of Iraq. sometimes even the closest of friends disagree 11:21:02 yet as your PM made clear in Washington, there is no disagreement at all the Canadian govt has pledged over 11:21:25 relieve more than 450 million dollars in Iraqi debt...there's more work to be done together 11:21:43 in the success of a free Iraq because they know what is at stake. When a free and democratic society is established in Iraq in the heart of the middle east to dominate the region and its people 11:22:14 and a model to reformers from Damascus to Tehran, in fallujah and elsewhere and we are sending a message, freedom not oppression 11:22:39 regardless of the color of their skin or the religion they might hold and self govt is on the way (applause) 11:23:16 PM martin has expressed the desire of his govt to take a broader role in the quest. it's a time of change and a time of hope in that region. We seek justice and 11:23:40 we seek security and peace for the state of Israel, a state that Canada, like America first recognized in 1948 11:23:59 we'll also remove and excuse for hatred and violence in the Middle East. not just the matter of 11:24:19 or the site of a settlement. This approach has been tried before without success. we must look to the heart of the matter which is a need for a Palestinian 11:24:42 truly serves their interest and the Israeli people truly need a partner in peace. living side by side in peace and security 11:25:02 by only one path, the path of democracy and reform and the rule of law. All parties will apply effort. apply good will this conflict 11:25:26 and the time for that goodwill is now. face common threats in our world and we share common goals that can transform our world 11:25:46 and by our deepest convictions, with so much in common and so much at stake. it's not always easy to sleep next to the elephant 11:26:13 and we need to remember that. And when frustrations are vented, we must not take it personally 11:26:27 the united states is our friend, whether we like it our not (laughter) 11:26:40 when all is said and done we are friends and we like it 11:26:57 passengers knew they were safe and welcome the moment they saw the maple leaf flag 11:27:11 they taught me the meaning of the word friend and my country is grateful. god has blessed us because have neighbors like you. God continues to bless the people of Canada 11:27:43 bush and martin shake hands, pull out slightly 11:28:26 bush gladhanding 11:28:40 Ann Compton live shot