[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 14 (Monday, April 7, 2003)]
[Pages 407-408]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Congressional Action on the Supplemental Budget Request To 
Support Military and Humanitarian Operations in Iraq and To Ensure 
Domestic Safety

April 4, 2003

    I commend the Congress for responding with bipartisan cooperation 
and speed to my request for supplemental war funding. The House and 
Senate took strong and decisive action to provide our troops with the 
resources necessary to fight and win the war in Iraq, to respond to 
increased homeland

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security needs, and to strengthen the capabilities of our allies. As the 
bills go to conference, we will seek to combine the best elements of the 
House and Senate bills to help ensure that the final legislation 
includes both the funding and flexibility necessary to respond quickly 
and effectively to any changing needs at home and abroad.