Good afternoon. It has been two weeks since the downing of Air Force One, and the tragic...

President Edwards: [Address to the Nation. Closing lines] Good afternoon. It has been two weeks since the downing of Air Force One, and the tragic loss of so many trusted colleagues and friends. In the days to come, there will be hearings and investigations into how this cowardly attack was planned and executed. The findings will be made public. Anyone found culpable or complicit will face the full brunt of the United States of America's judicial system, and the unbearable weight of her military might. I sit here this evening, alive, thanks to the bravery and courageousness of our Secret Service agents aboard Air Force One, most of whom gave their lives to ensure my protection. These were my friends, my confidants, in many ways, my family. Our great nation is no stranger to tragedy. What is most important now is how we respond, what we do next. We will get up off of the mat. We will live our fullest lives. We will adhere to our ideals and our morals with integrity. That is how we will honor those whom we have lost. That is how we will honor the heroes who have given their lives in service. We will not lash out blindly like a wounded animal. We will not engage in the performative or theatrical to soothe our fears. We will not declare war on an abstract to regain the illusion of control. We will not repeat the mistakes of our past. We will acknowledge the uncomfortable reality that there will be those that wish us harm. Dangers will always linger in the shadows of our vast world. Tyrants will seek power, and terrorists will attempt to intimidate. And while we will remain vigilant, we must also be sure not to seed the grounds of despair that allow their lies and false promises to grow in the minds of the desperate. We will heal, we will grow, and we will move forward together. May God bless you, and God bless the United States of America