    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [September 30, 2003]
    [Page 1217]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Providing Funds
    for the Department of Homeland Security's Counterterrorism Fund
    September 30, 2003

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
        In accordance with provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations
    Act, 2001 (Public Law 106-554), and the Consolidated Appropriations
    Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7), I hereby request and make available
    $38,100,000 for the Department of Homeland Security's Counterterrorism
    Fund. Of these funds, I hereby designate $28,748,918 as an emergency
    requirement pursuant to Public Law 106-554.
        These funds would allow the Department of Homeland Security to
    continue to improve the security at our Nation's ports by deploying
    radiation monitoring devices nationwide and strengthening the system
    that is used to identify potential threats posed by international cargo
    shipments and international passengers.
        The details of this action are set forth in the enclosed letter from
    the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush