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George W. Bush Reflects on September 11: "We Were Vulnerable to Attacks Due to Our Beliefs"
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George W. Bush Reflects on September 11: "We Were Vulnerable to Attacks Due to Our Beliefs"

SIC Notícias10 September 2026 at 08:00

The former President of the United States, George W. Bush, who was in office when the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack occurred, reflected on the tragedy that marked the history of the country and the world.

Bush stated that the United States was vulnerable to attacks precisely because of its beliefs and values, suggesting that the freedom and openness of democratic societies were factors that facilitated the occurrence of such devastating events.

The former leader also highlighted the importance of cooperation between free societies as a way to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again, emphasizing that unity among nations that share the same democratic values is essential for global security.

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