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The world stands united in this effort.
The War on Terrorism is not about any religion, country, or race.
Our coalition partners represent nations and peoples of all cultures,
religions and ethnic groups.
Dozens of countries contributed to this operation in significant ways.
We support the Afghan people against al Qaeda, which is a foreign presence on their land
Russian President Vladimir Putin: "The series of barbaric terrorist acts, directed against innocent people, has evoked our anger and indignation...There is no doubt that such inhuman actions cannot be left unpunished. The whole international community must rally in the fight against terrorism."
Source: U.S. Department of State
Department of State's Counterterrorism Office
U.S. Counterterrorism Policy
Make no concessions to terrorists and strike no deals.
Bring terrorists to justice for their crimes.
Isolate and apply pressure on countries that sponsor terrorism to force them
to change their behavior.
Bolster the counterterrorism capabilities of those countries that work with
the U.S. and require assistance.
Source: U.S. Department of State
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Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Marc Grossman joined Chairman Hamid Karzai at the Embassy of Afghanistan for a flag raising ceremony on Monday, January 28, 2002. The flag raising ceremony marked Afghanistan’s official return of diplomats to Washington D.C. The embassy is currently under restoration and will not be fully operational for approximately six months. 
197 countries and jurisdictions have expressed their support for the financial war on terror.
President George W. Bush listens to Chairman of the Afghan Interim Authority Hamid Karzai during their joint press
conference in the Rose Garden, January 28. "Chairman Karzai is a determined leader, and his government reflects the hopes
of all Afghans for a new and better future; a future free from terror, free from war, and free from want," said the President.
