As Bush put the nation on war footing, he also raised the terror alert to the second-highest level, warning that terrorists may strike U.S. interests at home or abroad in response to action against Iraq.

• 在布什宣布全国战争状态时，他还将恐怖威胁等级提升到次最高级，并警告说，作为他们对战争的反应，恐怖分子也许会打击国内外的美国利益。