They Hate Our Freedom

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Americans are asking, why do they [those responsible for 9/11] hate us? They hate what we see right here in this chamber—a democratically elected government. Their leaders are self-appointed. They hate our freedoms—our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assemble and disagree with each other. They want to overthrow existing governments in many Muslim countries, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. They want to drive Israel out of the Middle East... They stand against us because we stand in their way.

Source: President Bush, speech before Congress, 2001

 

According to the president, what are two reasons why terrorists hate the U.S.?



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