[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.