    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [April 4, 2003]
    [Pages 320-321]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on Emergency Wartime Supplemental
    Appropriations Legislation
    April 4, 2003

        I commend the Congress for responding with bipartisan cooperation
    and speed to my request for supplemental war funding. The House and
    Senate took strong and decisive action to provide our troops with the
    resources necessary to fight and win the

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    war in Iraq, to respond to increased homeland security needs, and to
    strengthen the capabilities of our allies. As the bills go to
    conference, we will seek to combine the best elements of the House and
    Senate bills to help ensure that the final legislation includes both the
    funding and flexibility necessary to respond quickly and effectively to
    any changing needs at home and abroad.