    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [August 1, 2002]
    [Page 1334]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action on Defense Appropriations Legislation
    August 1, 2002

        I applaud the Senate for answering my call to quickly pass the
    Defense appropriations bill. With our Nation at war, it is imperative
    that we address the important priority of ensuring that our troops have
    the resources they need. I urge the House and Senate to resolve their
    differences promptly and send a bill to my desk in early September.