    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [April 12, 2003]
    [Page 338]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on Emergency Wartime Supplemental
    Appropriations Legislation
    April 12, 2003

        I am pleased that Congress moved quickly and with strong bipartisan
    support to pass my request for our military and to bolster our homeland
    defenses during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The world is witnessing the
    liberation of Iraq and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Iraqi
    people as a new day begins in their country. This legislation includes
    the resources necessary to win the war and help secure enduring freedom
    and democracy for the Iraqi people. I look forward to working with the
    Congress as we make progress in the war and in providing aid to the
    people of Iraq.