[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.''