2012-07-06 SECOND PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS REGARDING ATTACKS ON GOTHAM, NEW YORK METROPOLIS AND WASHINGTON DC

President Washington Abbott sits at a desk, though it is clear it is not in the Oval Office, which was destroyed in the attack on the White House.

"My fellow Americans,"

"Over the past few days, several major attacks on United States cities have tested the resolve of this great nation. Though many have lost their lives in this battle against treachery, the forces of good have defeated the forces of evil. To the families and the friends of those who sacrificed their lives on behalf of the United States, our nation offers great sympathy to you and respect for our fallen friends. In the coming weeks, as we begin to bring these marauders, these violators of peace, to justice, we will gather more and more data as to what their aims were. We will root out the evil tentacles of this operation, and expose those who have done harm to this great nation. We will pursue, we will persevere, and we will prevail."

"After the events of this week, it is clear that the United States must bolster its forces of mutants and metahumans. That is why, by Executive Order, I am establishing a new branch of law enforcement of the United States. The Justice League of America will be tasked with adding another layer of protection for the United States to help prevent catastrophes like this from ever occurring again. I have directed Superman to search out like minded heroes who are willing to serve the greatest nation on Earth and protect it from the forces of evil."

"But even as we prepare ourselves for the future, let us not forget about what happened this evening. We will remember those who perished this week forever, both in our hearts and in our memories."

"May God Bless You, and May God Bless America."