For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 7, 2001

12:41 P.M. EDT

                     STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

                     The James S. Brady Briefing Room

     MR. FLEISCHER:  Ladies and gentlemen, we are beginning another front in our war against terrorism, so freedom can prevail over fear.  The President will address the nation at 12:50 p.m.  Thank you.

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