September 11 Anniversary: Recalling Responses of World Leaders

As we commemorate the 12th anniversary of the September 11 2001 attacks, let us recall some of the statements made by world leaders in the wake of the attacks:

Pope John Paul II: "How can episodes of such savage cruelty happen? The heart of man is an abyss out of which sometimes emerge plots of unspeakable ferocity capable of overturning in an instant the tranquil and productive life of a people."

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair: "Britain must, and I am sure will, stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the United States of America and peaceful nations across the world in deploying every possible resource to bring to justice the people responsible, and make sure terrorism never prevails."

French President Jacques Chirac: "We express our friendship and solidarity in this tragedy."

Iranian President Mohammad Khatami: "My deep sympathy goes out to the American nation, particularly those who have suffered from the attacks and also the families of the victims"

Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee: "We stand ready to cooperate with you in the investigations into this crime and strengthen our partnership ... to ensure that terrorism never succeeds again."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "It's very good."

Why do I get the feeling the Netanyahu quote is taken out of context...chessmaster1989

Why do I get the feeling the Netanyahu quote is taken out of context...chessmaster1989

Why do I get the feeling the Netanyahu quote is taken out of context...chessmaster1989

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]Why do I get the feeling the Netanyahu quote is taken out of context...whipassmt

It's from the ninth paragraph of this New York Times article.

Asked tonight what the attack meant for relations between the United States and Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, replied, ''It's very good.''

New York Times

I don't see the big deal. Would you rather he lied?

[QUOTE="whipassmt"]

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"] yeah. Unfortunately the tc doesn't mention where he gets these quotes from.

Stesilaus

It's from the ninth paragraph of this New York Times article.

Asked tonight what the attack meant for relations between the United States and Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, replied, ''It's very good.''

New York Times

For more context, Israeli leader Netanyahu's full response the day after 9/11:

http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/12/us/day-terror-israelis-spilled-blood-seen-bond-that-draws-2-nations-closer.html

Asked tonight what the attack meant for relations between the United States and Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, replied, ''It's very good.'' Then he edited himself: ''Well, not very good, but it will generate immediate sympathy.'' He predicted that the attack would ''strengthen the bond between our two peoples, because we've experienced terror over so many decades, but the United States has now experienced a massive hemorrhaging of terror.''

In the same article, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's response:

Yasir Arafat, leader of the Palestinian Authority, looked shaken as he appeared before reporters in Gaza to deplore ''this terrible act.''

''We are completely shocked,'' Mr. Arafat said. ''Completely shocked.''

So yes, you both took the quote out of context and, once you provided the context, you selectively edited: Asked tonight what the attack meant for relations between the United States and Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, replied, ''It's very good.'' Then he edited himself: ''Well, not very good, but it will generate immediate sympathy.'' He predicted that the attack would ''strengthen the bond between our two peoples, because we've experienced terror over so many decades, but the United States has now experienced a massive hemorrhaging of terror.''

chessmaster1989

I just quoted the relevant parts.

:|

"It's very good" :lol::lol:

It's from the ninth paragraph of this New York Times article.

[QUOTE="New York Times"]

Asked tonight what the attack meant for relations between the United States and Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, replied, ''It's very good.''

Stesilaus

Yep. You took that totally out of context. Probably for thread hits.

[QUOTE="Stesilaus"] It's from the ninth paragraph of this New York Times article.

[QUOTE="New York Times"]

Asked tonight what the attack meant for relations between the United States and Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, replied, ''It's very good.''

GreySeal9

Yep. You took that totally out of context. Probably for thread hits.

I mean, it is Stesilaus.

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

So yes, you both took the quote out of context and, once you provided the context, you selectively edited: Asked tonight what the attack meant for relations between the United States and Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, replied, ''It's very good.'' Then he edited himself: ''Well, not very good, but it will generate immediate sympathy.'' He predicted that the attack would ''strengthen the bond between our two peoples, because we've experienced terror over so many decades, but the United States has now experienced a massive hemorrhaging of terror.''

Stesilaus

I just quoted the relevant parts.

:|

even if Israel had something to do with the incident, why would they expose themselves like that?

even if Israel had something to do with the incident, why would they expose themselves like that?

VaguelyTagged

lol, Stesilaus and his nonsense again.

and Netanyahu wasn't a leader at the time , he was a defeated shadow of a politician yet to actually do anything goes to show what people know.

nevermind that comment was taken out of context , but then , Stesilaus is interested in propaganda, not truth , thats not a strong point of his.

i thought this was serious until i saw the last quote :lol:

but in all seriousness 9/11 was a planned event and not by those who live half way across the planet.

anyone who denys this has a bucket over their entire head.

12 years later and 9/11 stuff is still going on... I'd rather just forget about this and have it blow over, but nope, this date likely is gonna keep getting talked about (and governments/airports will continue to be paranoid) until an apocalypse actually happens, and who knows when that will be.Toph_Girl250

[QUOTE="Toph_Girl250"]12 years later and 9/11 stuff is still going on... I'd rather just forget about this and have it blow over, but nope, this date likely is gonna keep getting talked about (and governments/airports will continue to be paranoid) until an apocalypse actually happens, and who knows when that will be.GrayF0X786

[QUOTE="GrayF0X786"][QUOTE="Toph_Girl250"]12 years later and 9/11 stuff is still going on... I'd rather just forget about this and have it blow over, but nope, this date likely is gonna keep getting talked about (and governments/airports will continue to be paranoid) until an apocalypse actually happens, and who knows when that will be.Darkman2007

[QUOTE="Darkman2007"][QUOTE="GrayF0X786"] around 3000 peopled died on 9/11 and as a result of that millions died in the middle east as a response from America and are still suffering to this day no speck of justice took place, so yes 9/11 should be mentioned.Nibroc420

thousands yes, millions? no , most of those millions were killed by other Muslims over issues that in some cases have been around before the US was ever a state.

the only reason these problems didn't surface was because those countries were ruled by dictators who kept everybody's head down ,while usually making their own tribe or sect the dominant one, something which can be said in Afghanistan , Iraq, Syria and Libya

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="Darkman2007"]  actually millions died mostly as a result of Muslims killing other Muslims, whether its Sunni/Shia, ethnic, or tribal . there is alot of truth in the idea that the US caused more harm than good (and indeed alot of people were killed in various ways), but you can't blame them for the deaths which were caused by other Muslims.Darkman2007

thousands yes, millions? no , most of those millions were killed by other Muslims over issues that in some cases have been around before the US was ever a state.

the only reason these problems didn't surface was because those countries were ruled by dictators who kept everybody's head down ,while usually making their own tribe or sect the dominant one, something which can be said in Afghanistan , Iraq, Syria and Libya

[QUOTE="Darkman2007"]

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"] You can blame Americans for killing thousands of innocent civilians. Sadly, they were not on American soil, and not in some prestigious building, so no-one cares.Nibroc420

thousands yes, millions? no , most of those millions were killed by other Muslims over issues that in some cases have been around before the US was ever a state.

the only reason these problems didn't surface was because those countries were ruled by dictators who kept everybody's head down ,while usually making their own tribe or sect the dominant one, something which can be said in Afghanistan , Iraq, Syria and Libya

[QUOTE="VaguelyTagged"]

even if Israel had something to do with the incident, why would they expose themselves like that?

Nibroc420

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="Darkman2007"]

 

thousands yes, millions? no , most of those millions were killed by other Muslims over issues that in some cases have been around before the US was ever a state.

the only reason these problems didn't surface was because those countries were ruled by dictators who kept everybody's head down ,while usually making their own tribe or sect the dominant one, something which can be said in Afghanistan , Iraq, Syria and Libya

Darkman2007

12 years later and 9/11 stuff is still going on... I'd rather just forget about this and have it blow over, but nope, this date likely is gonna keep getting talked about (and governments/airports will continue to be paranoid) until an apocalypse actually happens, and who knows when that will be.Toph_Girl250

Why shouldn't the worst attack on our soil be remembered?

For future 9/11 anniversaries can we please pre-emptively suspend SNIPER and Grayfox? It would be most appreciated by every single person on this forum, I think.

when there will be anniversaries of palestinians, Iraqis, afghans etc who lost their lives?? or for those who kill in drone attacks???SNIPER4321

Go to an Iraqi, Palestinian, or Afghani website and ask them.

Why are you here if all you intend to be is an insufferable douche?

because unlike you claim to show want equal freedom and justice but only care about few ppls loss at 9/11 and support Nato bombing in all over the world and. i speak for justice. SNIPER4321

You can't even speak english. How do you intend to speak for justice when that little distinction escapes you?

ITT Stesilaus lies to promote his bigotry, Gaza wears a tin foil hat, SNIPER and Grayfox troll and people feed Nibrc again.....thread blows.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

ITT Stesilaus lies to promote his bigotry, Gaza wears a tin foil hat, SNIPER and Grayfox troll and people feed Nibrc again.....thread blows.

SNIPER4321

 and also why is comming soon written in picture??

Seriouly, so Cartoon Network is connected with 9/11? Is there anyone NOT behind 9/11? :roll:

The picture is clearly referring to a movie called The Towering Inferno, the reason it reads comming soon, they were in front of a movie theaters.