Hostility toward America is a religious duty, and we hope to be rewarded for it by God. To call us Enemy No. 1 or 2 does not hurt us. Osama bin Laden is confident that the Islamic nation will carry out its duty. I am confident that Muslims will be able to end the legend of the so-called superpower that is America.

In response to the interviewer stating: 'America, the world's only superpower, has called you Public Enemy Number One. Are you worried?' - Time magazine interview (1998)