    [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]

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    Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Reallocation of
    Funds Previously Transferred From the Emergency Response Fund
    September 30, 2003

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
        In order to continue responses necessary as a result of the
    September 11th terrorist attacks, I am notifying the Congress of my
    intent to reallocate funds previously transferred from the Emergency
    Response Fund (ERF).
        At this time, $290 million of ERF funds will be transferred to the
    Department of State to accelerate a variety of initiatives already
    underway in Afghanistan.
        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