[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.