    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [October 7, 2005]
    [Page 1535]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on Homeland Security Legislation
    October 7, 2005

        I applaud the Congress for its work on the homeland security
    legislation. The resources provided by this bill will help us protect
    our borders, upgrade explosives detection technology in our airports,
    address radiological and nuclear threats, and target security funding to
    areas with the greatest need. The legislation will help make our
    homeland more secure.