Prepare to be inundated with television specials recounting the horrors of Sept. 11, 2001 and how the terrorist attacks that day and the wars they spawned have changed America and the world.
One of the biggest figures in 9/11 history -- former President George W. Bush -- hasn't had a lot to say publicly about the anniversary, and turned down interview requests with the Star-Telegram and countless other media organizations. His most extensive remarks come in an exclusive documentary interview that will air at 9 p.m. CDT tonight on the National Geographic Channel.
One memorable quote from the former Texas governor and current resident of Dallas: "It became apparent we were facing a new kind of enemy. This is what war was like in the 21st century."
Declares Bush: "Sept. 11 is a monumental day in our nation's history, a significant day, and it obviously changed my presidency. I went from being a president that was primarily focused on domestic issues to a wartime president. It's something I never anticipated nor something I ever wanted to be."
-- John Gravois
For some strange reason whenever there is a special on about 9/11 I'm drawn to watching it. I was in NYC on that day and I will never forget the sadness and fear I had that perhaps tens of thousands were still in the towers when they collapsed. Not to take away from any of the folks who lost their lives but I was so glad that so many folks survived. I think the president did the best he could considering the unprecedented attack on US soil.
Posted by: Dave | August 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM
President Bush is an honest compassionate man to whom we owe our freedom and way of life to.
Thank You President Bush.
Posted by: Joe P | August 28, 2011 at 11:29 PM
I will never forget Bush's "deer in the headlights" look when he found out that Cheney's false flag operation was successful.
Posted by: Billy Bob Thornton | August 30, 2011 at 10:20 AM
It is a painful memory, hope of peace.
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