    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [March 19, 2008]
    [Pages 398-399]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Appointment of Kenneth L. Wainstein as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and
    Counterterrorism
    March 19, 2008

        I am pleased to announce that I have selected Kenneth L. Wainstein
    to serve as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and
    Counterterrorism. Ken is a proven leader and a dedicated public servant
    with nearly two decades of law enforcement experience, including as
    United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. As Assistant
    Attorney General for National Security, he helped improve our ability to
    confront the threats of a new era. His experience at the Federal Bureau
    of Investiga-

    tion as general counsel and Chief of Staff has provided him with a clear
    understanding of the dangers we face and the importance of ensuring that
    we have the necessary tools to protect America.

        In his new role, Ken will coordinate our Nation's homeland security
    efforts to ensure that we continue to make progress on combating
    terrorism, securing our borders, and strengthening our emergency
    preparedness. I look forward to working with Ken to make America safer.

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