    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [September 14, 2006]
    [Pages 1646-1647]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Passage of Port Security Improvement Legislation
    September 14, 2006

        Today the Senate passed legislation to strengthen my
    administration's efforts to secure our ports and detect dangers before
    they reach America's shores.
        By furthering our coordination with responsible countries throughout
    the world, the ``Port Security Improvement Act of 2006'' will help
    secure the global supply chain and help ensure the smooth flow of
    commerce into and out of the United States. I am pleased this bill
    codifies several administration efforts that have already substantially
    improved security at our ports, including the Container Security
    Initiative,

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    which identifies and inspects cargo at foreign ports before they are
    placed on vessels destined for the United States, and the Customs-Trade
    Partnership Against Terrorism, which helps our international trading
    partners secure their supply chains before shipping goods into our
    country.
        I look forward to the House and Senate resolving their differences
    in conference and sending this legislation to me for my signature.

    Note: The statement referred to H.R. 4954.