    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [September 29, 2003]
    [Pages 1209-1210]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Reporting on the Memorandum of Understanding
    Between the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security Concerning
    Implementation of Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
    September 29, 2003

    Message to the Congress of the United States:
        Consistent with section 428(e)(8)(A) of the Homeland Security Act of
    2002 (Public Law 107-296) (the ``Act''), I am pleased to report that the
    Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security have completed
    a Memorandum of Understanding concerning implementation of section 428
    of the Act. The Memorandum of Understanding will allow the Departments
    of State and Homeland Security to work cooperatively to create and
    maintain an effective, efficient visa process that secures

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    America's borders from external threats and ensures that our borders
    remain open to legitimate travel to the United States.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     September 29, 2003.

    Note: The related notice of September 29 is listed in Appendix D at the
    end of this volume.