    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [June 24, 2003]
    [Pages 687-688]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Homeland Security
    Legislation
    June 24, 2003

        I commend the House of Representatives for acting quickly to approve
    funds for our continued effort to strengthen homeland security and
    protect the American people. I'm particularly pleased that the House
    bill supports my request to help train, equip, and prepare first-
    responders across our Nation. The bill also supports important core
    functions of the newly created Department

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    of Homeland Security, including border security, infrastructure
    protection, and information analysis.