2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Says US War on Terrorism Still in Effect

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By VOA News
24 January 2007
 
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President Bush said the United States remains² a nation at war against terrorists during Tuesday's annual State of the Union speech.

Mr. Bush told Congress that terrorists aim to overthrow³ moderate governments and establish safe havens⁴ from which to plan and carry out more deadly attacks against America. He said their ultimate goal is to force the U.S. "to retreat from the world and abandon the cause of liberty."

The president said the al Qaida terrorist group is made up of Sunni extremists possessed⁵ by hatred⁶. But he also pointed⁷ to a growing danger from Shi'ite extremists, accusing groups like Hezbollah of taking direction from Iran.

Mr. Bush proposed establishing a special advisory⁸ council on the war on terror, made up of both Democratic and Republican congressional leaders.