We have seen their kind before. They're the heirs of all the murderous ideologies of the 20th century. By sacrificing human life to serve their radical visions, by abandoning every value except the will to power, they follow in the path of fascism, Nazism, and totalitarianism. And they will follow that path all the way to where it ends in history's unmarked grave of discarded lies.

George W. Bush

Address to Joint Session of Congress, September 20, 2001

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Islamic extremism

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George W. Bush

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Address to Joint Session of Congress, September 20, 2001

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English

Time

2001 2000s 21st century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Bush, George W. Address to joint session of Congress. Joint session of Congress. 20 Sept. 2001, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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