    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [November 6, 2003]
    [Page 1479]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress on Reimbursement for District of Columbia Public
    Safety Expenses Related to Security Events and Responses to Terrorist
    Threats
    November 6, 2003

    To the Congress of the United States:
        Consistent with Division C, District of Columbia Appropriations Act
    of Public Law 108-7, the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, I
    am notifying the Congress of the proposed use of $10,623,873 provided in
    Division C under the heading ``Federal Payment for Emergency Planning
    and Security Costs in the District of Columbia.'' This will reimburse
    the District for the costs of public safety expenses related to security
    events and responses to terrorist threats.
        The details of this action are set forth in the enclosed letter from
    the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     November 6, 2003.