    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [September 3, 2002]
    [Page 1523]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting
    Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Amendments
    September 3, 2002

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
        I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed requests for FY 2003
    budget amendments for the Departments of Health and Human Services and
    Transportation, and for International Assistance Programs.
        These amendments continue my commitment to provide necessary
    resources to enhance transportation security, to assist Israel and the
    people of the West Bank and Gaza, and to fight the growing pandemic of
    HIV/AIDS among developing countries.
        The details of these requests are set forth in the enclosed letter
    from the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I
    concur with her comments and observations.
            Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: This letter was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    September 4. An original was not available for verification of the
    content of this letter.