Weekly Address
The White House
April 20, 2013
The White House
April 20, 2013
On Monday, an act of terror wounded dozens and killed three innocent people at the Boston Marathon.
But in the days since, the world has witnessed one sure and steadfast truth: Americans refuse to be terrorized.
Ultimately, that’s what we’ll remember from this week.
That’s what will remain. Stories of heroism and kindness; resolve and
resilience; generosity and love.
The brave first responders – police officers,
firefighters, EMTs, and National Guard – who ran toward danger to help
their fellow citizens.
The race volunteers, spectators, and exhausted runners who
rushed to help, including troops and veterans who never expected to see
such scenes on the streets of America.
The determined doctors and nurses at some of the world’s best hospitals, who have toiled day and night to save so many lives.
The big-hearted people of Boston – residents, priests,
shopkeepers – who carried victims in their arms; delivered water and
blankets; lined up to give blood; opened their homes to total
strangers.
And the heroic federal agents and police officers who
worked together throughout the week, often at great risk to themselves,
to keep our communities safe. As a country, we are eternally grateful
for the profound sacrifices they make in the line of duty – sometimes
making the ultimate sacrifice to defend the people they’ve sworn to
protect.
If anyone wants to know who we are; what America is; how
we respond to evil and terror – that’s it. Selflessly.
Compassionately. And unafraid.
Through days that would test even the sturdiest of souls,
Boston’s spirit remains undaunted. America’s spirit remains undimmed.
Our faith in each other, our love for this country, our common creed
that cuts across whatever superficial differences we may have – that’s
what makes us strong. That’s why we endure.
In the days to come, we will remain vigilant as a nation.
And I have no doubt the city of Boston and its surrounding communities
will continue to respond in the same proud and heroic way that they have
thus far – and their fellow Americans will be right there with them
every step of the way. May God bless the people of Boston and the
United States of America.
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