But 9/11 ... showed that the United States is more than just a conglomeration of military might and financial prowess. We are cohesive family of free people who are adaptable and resilient when we face incredible odds. No extremist Muslim fanatic with a jihad chip on his shoulder will ever take that away.
Um, not to offend anyone, but how were we up against 'incredible odds'? Unless you mean incredible odds in our favor. I'd say the amazing circumstance was that this ragtag band of muslim fanatics managed to pull off this grisly feat.