    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [July 24, 2003]
    [Page 925]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Report of the Joint Inquiry Into the Terrorist Attacks
    of September 11, 2001
    July 24, 2003

        I welcome today's release of the final report of the Congressional
    Joint Inquiry into the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
        Since September 11, 2001, my administration has transformed our
    Government to pursue terrorists and prevent terrorist attacks. We
    established the Department of Homeland Security and carried out the most
    fundamental reorganization of the U.S. Government in half a century. We
    significantly expanded our foreign intelligence partnerships with
    countries across the globe and established the Terrorist Threat
    Integration Center so that all threat information can be integrated and
    analyzed in a single location. Our law enforcement and intelligence
    agencies are working together more closely than ever and are using new
    tools to intercept, disrupt, and prevent terrorist attacks.
        The best way to prevent future attacks is to hunt down the
    terrorists before they strike again. America and our allies have
    continued the relentless pursuit of the global terror network. Many of
    those directly involved in organizing the September 11 attacks are
    confirmed dead or now in custody. We will not relent until Al Qaida is
    completely dismantled.
        I appreciate the hard work and careful thought that went into
    today's report. My administration looks forward to working with the
    Congress and continuing to protect the American people.

    Note: The report of December 2002 was entitled ``Joint Inquiry Into
    Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks
    of September 11, 2001.''