    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [November 29, 2001]
    [Page 1463]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Defense Appropriations
    Legislation
    November 29, 2001

        The House of Representatives yesterday took a bold step to ensure
    that we fully fund the war on terrorism. I commend the passage of the
    Defense Appropriation and the commitment it embodies to ensure that,
    even in war times, we be careful stewards of the taxpayers' money. We
    will fully support our troops in the field, provide the funds necessary
    to recover from the September 11th attacks, and spend whatever is
    necessary to defend our homeland. The agreement I reached with Congress
    in October provides sufficient funds to accomplish these goals at this
    time. I, therefore, urge the Senate to pass the Defense Appropriation
    without adding unwise spending that is not currently necessary.