    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [February 13, 2003]
    [Page 173]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

     Statement on Congressional Action on 2003 Appropriations Legislation
     February 13, 2003

         I commend the Congress for finishing work on the 2003
    appropriations bills. This budget will provide valuable resources for
    priorities such as homeland security, military operations, and
    education, while adhering to the spending restraint set forth in my
    budget. I look forward to signing this legislation and to continuing a
    course of fiscal discipline.