Remarks by the President Less than One Hour after the Attack I want to reassure the American people that the full resources of the federal government are working to assist_local authorities to save lives and to help the victims of these attacks.Make no mistake:The United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts. I've been in regular contact with the Vice President,the Secretary of Defense,the national security team and my Cabinet.We have taken all appropriate security precautions to protect the American people.Our military at home and around the world is on high alert status,and we have taken the necessary security precautions to continue the functions of your government. Remarks by the President Less than One Hour after the Attack I want to reassure the American people that the full resources of the federal government are working to ______local authorities to save lives and to help the victims of these attacks. Make no mistake: The United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts. I’ve been in regular contact with the Vice President, the Secretary of Defense, the national security team and my Cabinet. We have taken all _________________________ to protect the American people. Our military at home and around the world is on high alert status, and we have taken the necessary security precautions to continue the functions of your government. assist appropriate security precautions