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Mission
The military phase of the War Against Terrorism began October 7, 2001 under the name "Operation Enduring Freedom." Since then, coalition forces have liberated the Afghan people from the repressive and violent Taliban regime. As President Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld have said, this is a different kind of war against a different kind of enemy. The enemy is not a nation -- the enemy is terrorist networks that threaten the way of life of all peaceful people.

Resolve
The war against terrorism is a broad-based effort that will take time. Every nation has different circumstances and will participate in different ways. This mission and future missions will require a series of coalitions ready to take on the challenges and assume the risks associated with such an operation.

Coalition
Coalition forces have made important contributions in the war against terrorism across the spectrum of operations. Particular contributions include, but are not limited to, providing vital intelligence, personnel, equipment and assets for use on the ground, in the air and at sea.
Coalition members also have provided liaison teams, participated in planning, provided bases and granted over-flight permissions - as well as made sizable contributions of humanitarian assistance.

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President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld walk down the Pentagon stairs to a ceremony where the President signed the National Defense Authorization Act. White House photo by Paul Morse. President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld walk down the Pentagon stairs to a ceremony where the President signed the National Defense Authorization Act. White House photo by Paul Morse.

Remarks: Commander-in-Chief Remarks and Speeches

President Bush Speaks at Basic Combat Training Graduation Ceremony 
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President Bush Discusses Global War on Terror 
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President Bush Previews War on Terror Speech 
President Bush Visits National Defense University, Discusses Global War on Terror 
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Fact Sheet: Defending America and Its Allies Against Ballistic Missile Attack 
President Bush Presents Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Navy 
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President Bush Discusses the War Supplemental 
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