President George W. Bush clarifying the War on Terror: “The war on terror is more than just chasing down shadowy terrorist networks. The war on terror is recognizing that weapons of mass destruction, in the hands of brutal dictators, also threatens the American people. I’ve come to the conclusion that the risk of doing nothing far exceeds the risk of working with the world to disarm Saddam Hussein.”
– Transcript, “President Bush Discusses Priorities with Nation’s Governors,” George W. Bush – White House Archives online, Accessed on 7/14/2016