[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.