[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20732]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, every day we are reminded of the need for 
the Department of Homeland Security. Recently, the United States 
Marines were assaulted and several were killed in a terrorist ambush 
off the coast of Kuwait; deadly terrorist bombs exploded in Bali, 
Indonesia, killing hundreds; and a sniper is running loose right here 
in the District of Columbia.
  Terrorism, whether international or domestic, is an unfortunate 
reality. The Department of Homeland Security can help keep Americans 
safe by ensuring a coordinated and effective response to terrorism.
  On July 6, this House passed bipartisan legislation establishing a 
Department of Homeland Security. The President supports the House bill 
because it allows him the flexibility to meet any threat.
  Now is the time for the Senate to act and pass this vital legislation 
for the protection of all Americans.

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