    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [June 11, 2002]
    [Page 966]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action on Legislation To Increase the Public Debt
    Limit
    June 11, 2002

        I commend the Senate for passing an extension of the debt limit. We
    must ensure that we have the resources to wage the war against terror,
    to protect retirees, and to meet our Government's other obligations.
    Today's strong bipartisan vote is important progress toward achieving
    this goal.