In a speech to a joint session of Congress on September 20, 2001, President Bush said, regarding the terrorist attacks: ” ‘Our response involves far more than instant retaliation and isolated strikes… Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign, unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes, visible on TV, and covert operations, secret even in success… Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.’ “
– George W. Bush, Decision Points, Page 192