[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 11 (Monday, March 24, 2008)]
[Pages 404-405]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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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 Investigation 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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