    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [August 10, 2006]
    [Pages 1502-1503]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Arrival in Green Bay, Wisconsin
    August 10, 2006

    Counterterrorism Efforts in the United Kingdom

        The recent arrests that our fellow citizens are now learning about
    are a stark reminder that this Nation is at war with Islamic fascists
    who will use any means to destroy those of us who love freedom, to hurt
    our Nation.
        I want to thank the Government of Tony Blair
    and officials in the United Kingdom for their good work in busting this
    plot. I thank the officials in Washington, DC,

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    and around our country who gather intelligence and who work to protect
    the American people. The cooperation on this venture was excellent--
    cooperation between U.K. and U.S. authorities and officials was solid.
    And the cooperation amongst agencies within our Government was
    excellent.
        This country is safer than it was prior to 9/11. We've taken a lot
    of measures to protect the American people. But obviously, we're still
    not completely safe because there are people that still plot and people
    who want to harm us for what we believe in. It is a mistake to believe
    there is no threat to the United States of America, and that is why we
    have given our officials the tools they need to protect our people.
        Travelers are going to be inconvenienced as a result of the steps
    we've taken. I urge their patience and ask them to be vigilant. The
    inconvenience is--occurs because we will take the steps necessary to
    protect the American people.
        Again, I appreciate the close cooperation between our Government and
    the Government of the United Kingdom. The American people need to know,
    we live in a dangerous world, but our Government will do everything we
    can to protect our people from those dangers.
        Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 10:54 a.m. at Austin Straubel International
    Airport. In his remarks, he referred to Prime Minister Tony Blair of the
    United Kingdom.