President Biden Releases Video Message on 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks... Emphasizes 'Unity'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized unity in a video message released on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

In the video message released by the White House on the 10th (local time), President Biden said, "Since the 9/11 attacks, we have witnessed heroic acts everywhere and felt the true meaning of national unity." President Biden attended the 20th anniversary memorial ceremony for the 9/11 attacks held at 'Ground Zero,' the site of the former World Trade Center (WTC), on the 11th but did not deliver a speech on site. Instead, he conveyed his message through the video released the day before.

President Biden emphasized, "We have learned that unity is unbreakable," adding, "Unity is what makes us who we are and keeps America at its best." He continued, "This is the most important lesson I have learned from 9/11," saying, "Unity is our greatest strength." He further explained, "Unity does not mean we have to believe the same things," but "we must have fundamental respect and trust for each other and for this country."

President Biden said the 9/11 generation "joined the military to show that terrorists who committed the attacks and those who seek to harm America will be tracked down and held accountable," and stated, "Protecting the people will never stop today or tomorrow."

President Biden also mentioned the negative aspects that appeared in American society after the 9/11 attacks.

He said, "We witnessed the dark side of human nature, including fear, anger, and violence against American Muslim citizens who are faithful followers of peaceful religions."

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