The tragedy of 9/11 galvanised the American superpower into action, leaving us in Europe divided in its wake.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
September 11th was a moment when America had the sympathy of the world.
With the rise of America, the global balance of power shifted away from the old European powers.
Sept. 11 was a shock to the whole world.
The tragedy of September 11th was so sudden, so enormous, and so horrendous, both in terms of lives lost and global consequences, that this country and the world went into immediate and prolonged shock.
Sept. 11 jolted America out of its second gilded age.
On September 11 2001, America felt its vulnerability even to threats that gather on the other side of the Earth. We resolved then, and we are resolved today, to confront every threat from any source that could bring sudden terror and suffering to America.
We all recognize that the Mid-east is dissolving into crises, and we know terrorism did not start with 9-11.
The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.
After America won the Cold War, some believed we had come to the 'end of history,' and budget-cutters celebrated the so-called 'peace dividend.' As a result, we ignored the toxic mixture of militant Islam and terror that ultimately led to 9/11.
After September 11, when the United States took action to overthrow the Taliban, our interests and Iran's aligned, and we were able to coordinate quietly but effectively.