This election is taking place in an historic time for our country. When people look back at this period of time, the question will be, did we do everything in our power to protect the American people and win the war on terror? (Applause.) And we are in a war. It came to our shores on September the 11th, 2001. (Applause.) And on that day, I vowed to use every element of national power to defend the American people and to defeat the terrorists. (Applause.)
AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA!
...When it came time to renew the Patriot Act, more than 75 percent of the House Democrats voted against it.
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THE PRESIDENT: When it came time on whether to allow the Central Intelligence Agency to continue to detain and question terrorists, almost 80 percent of the House Democrats voted against it.
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THE PRESIDENT: When it came time to vote on whether the NSA should continue to monitor terrorist communications through the Terrorist Surveillance Program, almost 90 percent of House Democrats voted against it.
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THE PRESIDENT: In all these vital measures for fighting the war on terror, the Democrats in Washington follow a simple philosophy: Just say no. When it comes to listening in on the terrorists, what's the Democratic answer? Just say no. When it comes to detaining terrorists, what's the Democrat answer?
AUDIENCE: Just say no!
THE PRESIDENT: When it comes to questioning terrorists, what's the Democrat answer?
AUDIENCE: Just say no!
THE PRESIDENT: When it comes to trying terrorists, what's the Democrat's answer?
AUDIENCE: Just say no!
THE PRESIDENT: So when the Democrats ask for your vote on November the 7th, what are you going to say?
AUDIENCE: Just say no! (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Here are some questions we're asking all around the country: Do you want your government to listen in on the terrorists?
AUDIENCE: Yes!
THE PRESIDENT: Do you want your government to detain the terrorists?
AUDIENCE: Yes!
THE PRESIDENT: Do you want your government to question the terrorists?
AUDIENCE: Yes!
THE PRESIDENT: Do you want your government to do whatever it takes to bring justice to the terrorists?
AUDIENCE: Yes!
THE PRESIDENT: And so when Republicans ask for your vote on November 7, what's your answer?
AUDIENCE: Yes! (Applause.)
(whitehouse.gov)
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