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Ridge Sworn in Today as Secretary of Homeland Security [January 24, 2003]
This transcript includes the January 24, 2003 remarks of President Bush at the swearing in ceremony of Tom Ridge as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-01-24
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Remarks by Secretary Ridge to the National Association of Counties [March 3, 2003]
This transcript includes the March 3, 2003 remarks of Tom Ridge to the National Association of Counties in which he discusses the newly implemented Department of Homeland Security and the objectives of the department.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-03
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Operation Liberty Shield: Press Briefing by Secretary Ridge [March 15, 2003]
This March 15, 2003 press briefing by Secretary Tom Ridge discusses the launch of Operation Liberty Shield, aimed at increasing security and readiness in the United States. "This comprehensive national plan of action will help protect our citizens, our infrastructure and, very importantly, help deter those who plan further terrorist attack."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-15
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Remarks by Secretary Tom Ridge to National League of Cities [March 10, 2003]
This transcript includes the March 10, 2003 remarks of Secretary Tom Ridge to the National League of Cities in which he discusses the newly implemented Department of Homeland Security and the responsibility of state and local officials in community preparedness.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-10
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Plan, Ridge, Unveil New Web Resource to Help Schools Plan for Emergencies [March 7, 2003]
This March 7, 2003 press release announces the unveiling of a new section on the U.S. Department of Education website designed to be a one stop shop to help school officials plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-07
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U.S. Coast Guard Purchases 'Defender Class' Homeland Security Response Boats [March 31, 2003]
This March 31, 2003 press release announces the purchase of up to 700 Homeland Security Response Boats to support the United States Coast Guard and its continuing mission to protect our nations ports and waterways.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-31
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Funding for First Responders [March 7, 2003]
This March 7, 2003 press release announces that nearly $600 million has been made available to the states and U.S. territories to better assist state and local public safety and law enforcement personnel to help them prevent, prepare and respond to terrorism.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-07
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President Bush Pushes for Homeland Security Bill [September 28, 2002]
This transcript includes the September 28, 2002 remarks of President Bush at a Matt Salmon for Governor and Rick Renzi for Congress dinner. He discusses political obstacles - such as collective bargaining - that need to be addressed so that a comprehensive Homeland Security bill can be passed.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-09-28
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Director Ridge, Attorney General Ashcroft Discuss Threat Level [September 10, 2002]
This transcript includes the September 10, 2002 remarks of Attorney General John Ashcroft and Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge in which they discuss the increase in the national threat level from elevated risk to high risk. "The U.S. intelligence community has received information, based on debriefings of a senior al Qaeda operative, of possible terrorists attacks timed to coincide with the anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States. Information indicates that al Qaeda cells have been established in several South Asian countries in order to conduct car-bomb and other attacks on U.S. facilities. These cells have been accumulating explosives since approximately January of 2002, this year, in preparation for these attacks."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-09-10
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Director Ridge Addresses U.S. Conference of Mayors [September 26, 2002]
This transcript includes the September 26, 2002 remarks of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He discusses the ongoing debate of the government's reorganization, the new Department of Homeland Security, and funding for the department.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-09-26
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Homeland Security Advisor Ridge Discusses Homeland Security Department [October 15, 2002]
This transcript includes the October 15, 2002 remarks of Homeland Security Advisor Tom Ridge in which he discusses the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. He discusses problems with the proposal for the department and calls on U.S. Senators to address the issue.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-10-15
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President Bush Holds Roundtable with Arab- and Muslim-American Leaders [September 10, 2002]
This transcript includes the September 10, 2002 remarks of President Bush in which he discusses his meeting with distinguished member of the Arab American and Muslim American communities. The question/answer session is included.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-09-10
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President Bush, PM Chretien Announce Progress in Smart Border Plan [September 9, 2002]
This transcript includes the Joint Statement of President Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien in which they discuss the implementation of the Smart Border Declaration and Action Plan. "The United States and Canada have the largest trading relationship of any two countries in the world, and more trade flows between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario than through any other border crossing. Today we announce a major step forward in ensuring the secure and efficient flow of goods across the border with the opening of registration for the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program. This revolutionary program partners the United States and Canadian governments with the private sector to ensure a secure supply chain for low-risk goods. FAST will make many cross-border commercial shipments simpler, cheaper, and subject to fewer delays -- all while enhancing security. FAST will be open by December 2002 at the following crossings: Blaine/Douglas, Detroit/Windsor, Port Huron/Sarnia, Buffalo/Fort Erie, Lewiston/Queenston, and Champlain/Lacolle."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-09-09
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Threat Level Returns to 'Elevated' [September 24, 2002]
This is the September 24, 2002 joint statement of Attorney General John Ashcroft and Homeland Security Adviser Tom Ridge announces the decision to return the threat level to an elevated risk of terrorist attack. "The lowering of the threat level is not a signal to government, law enforcement or citizens that the danger of a terrorist attack is passed. Returning to the elevated level of risk is only an indication that some of the extra protective measures enacted by government and the private sector may be reduced for the time being. We emphasize that the United States and its interests are still at a significant risk of terrorist attack. Detained al Qaeda operatives have informed U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials that al Qaeda will wait until it believes Americans are less vigilant and less prepared before it will strike again. For this reason, and for the safety and security of our nation, Americans must continue to be defiant and alert; undaunted and prepared to respond to a significant risk of terrorist attacks. The American people serve as our strongest defense against terrorism. We ask all citizens to be aware of any suspicious activity and to report it to local authorities or the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-09-24
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Ridge Announces Appointments [October 16, 2002]
In this October 16, 2002 announcement, Homeland Security Advisor Tom Ridge appoints Michael Leavitt, Anthony Williams, James Dunlap, Robert Eckels, Donna Finn, Glenda Hood, Don Knabe, and Bill Pryor to serve as Members of the State and Local Officials Senior Advisory Committee to the President's Homeland Security Advisory Council.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-10-16
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Statement by the President [July 26, 2002]
This July 26, 2002 statement by President Bush commends the House of Representatives for acting quickly to pass legislation to create a Homeland Security Department. The legislation represented the most extensive reorganization of the Federal government since the 1940's.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-07-26
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President Bush Pushes for Homeland Security Department [November 12, 2002]
In these November 12, 2002 remarks, President Bush discusses the need for a Department of Homeland Security. "The importance of the homeland security means that we'll be able to better coordinate and organize, and that there be clear lines of authority. One reason this department works so well, and one reason the center we just saw works well is there's great coordination with clear lines of authority. And that's important. That's what you do here in Washington, and that's what we ought to do at the federal level, as well, in this new department."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-11-12
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President Delivers State of the Union Address [January 29, 2002]
This is the transcript of the January 29, 2002 State of the Union address by President Bush. "Our enemies send other people's children on missions of suicide and murder. They embrace tyranny and death as a cause and a creed. We stand for a different choice, made long ago, on the day of our founding. We affirm it again today. We choose freedom and the dignity of every life. Steadfast in our purpose, we now press on. We have known freedom's price. We have shown freedom's power. And in this great conflict, my fellow Americans, we will see freedom's victory."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-01-29
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President's Priorities: National Security, Homeland Security, Economic Security [August 14, 2002]
This transcript includes the August 14, 2002 remarks of President Bush in which he discusses National Security, Homeland Security, and Economic Security.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-08-14
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Immigration and Naturalization Service, Monthly Statistical Report, September FY 2002 Year End Report
This report was prepared by the Department of Justice's Immigration and Naturalization Service. Some of its key findings are as follows: "Compared to September 2001, total inspections of citizens and aliens for entry to the United States increased 9 percent. Air admissions increased 21 percent and land admissions increased 7 percent compared to the previous September. Sea admissions increased 10 percent and inadmissibles decreased 5 percent compared to September 2001. Total inspections for fiscal year 2002 decreased 13 percent compared to fiscal year 2001 […] The U.S. Border Patrol made 68,263 apprehensions along the southwest border during September 2002, a 15 percent increase when compared to September 2001. Voluntary returns conducted by Border Patrol agents increased by 14 percent from a year ago to 63,614. For fiscal year 2002, apprehensions were down 25 percent and voluntary returns were down 26 percent when compared to fiscal year 2001 […] Applications and petitions for immigration benefits in September 2002 decreased 11 percent compared to the number received in September 2001. September approvals were down 15 percent, while denials increased by 48 percent when compared to September 2001. For fiscal year 2002, receipts were down 14 percent while approvals were down 2 percent when compared to fiscal year 2001 […]"
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-10-31
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New Counter-Terrorism and Cyberspace Security Positions Announcement [October 9, 2001]
This document announces the creation of two posts stemming for the creation of the Office of Homeland Security and the reorganization of the government. Dick Clarke was announced as the President's Special Advisor for Cyber Security, while General Wayne Downing was announced as the National Director and Deputy National Security Advisor for Combating Terrorism.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2001-10-09
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Gov. Ridge Sworn-In to Lead Homeland Security [October 8, 2001]
This document is a transcript of the swearing-in ceremony of Tom Ridge as the Director of Office of Homeland Security.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2001-10-08
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President Hails Passage of Homeland Security Department [November 19, 2002]
This November 19, 2002 statement by President Bush hails the passage of legislation to create the Department of Homeland Security. "This landmark legislation, the most extensive reorganization of the Federal Government since the 1940s, will help our Nation meet the emerging threats of terrorism in the 21st Century. This bill includes the major components of my proposal - providing for intelligence analysis and infrastructure protection, strengthening our borders, improving the use of science and technology to counter weapons of mass destruction, and creating a comprehensive response and recovery division."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-11-09
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Nationwide Environmental Assessment US-VISIT Implementation at Passenger Cruise Ship Ports of Entry
"The primary goals of the US-VISIT Program are to: secure our nation; ensure the integrity of the immigration system; facilitate legitimate travel and commerce; strengthen international cooperation; and respect U.S. privacy laws and policies. As part of this effort, US-VISIT will provide government officials with specific information about who is entering the country and who is staying past their period of authorized admission. To this end, DHS, through its US-VISIT Program, is proposing (Proposed Action) to modify both entry and exit processing of Non-Immigrant Visa holders (NIV) at fifteen (15) passenger cruise ship terminals (Table 5-1). The Proposed Action will include a new arrival and departure process for twelve (12) of the fifteen (15) passenger cruise ship terminals and a new pre-inspection arrival process for three (3) terminals located in British Columbia, Canada. As capability increases, these procedures may be expanded to include additional foreign traveler groups, but the overall technology and process will remain the same during initial deployment at the passenger cruise ship terminals. In addition, cargo terminals were not evaluated in this Environmental Assessment (EA) due to the functional differences in processing passengers and cargo at these terminals. In addition to the biographical information already captured through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrival inspections and the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) submission by the sea carriers, the US-VISIT program is proposing to collect biometric information for NIVs entering and exiting the U.S. through passenger cruise ship terminals, beginning in early January 2004."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-11
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President Remarks at Homeland Security Bill Signing [November 25, 2002]
This transcript includes the November 25, 2002 remarks of President Bush at the signing of the bill establishing the Department of Homeland Security. "Today I have signed into law H.R. 5005, the 'Homeland Security Act of 2002.' The Act restructures and strengthens the executive branch of the Federal Government to better meet the threat to our homeland posed by terrorism. In establishing a new Department of Homeland Security, the Act for the first time creates a Federal department whose primary mission will be to help prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism on our soil."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-11-25
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TSA Meets Deadline - Remarks by Homeland Security Adviser Ridge [November 18, 2002]
This transcript includes the November 18, 2002 remarks of Homeland Security Adviser Tom Ridge in which he announces the historic milestone of implementing professional screeners in the nation's 429 commercial airports. "The Department of Transportation, under the extraordinary leadership of their secretary, Norm Mineta, Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson and Admiral [James] Loy, will successfully meet the one-year deadline set by President Bush when he signed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act on November 19, 2001."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-11-18
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President Discusses Dept. of Homeland Security in Radio Address [November 16, 2002]
This transcript includes the November 16, 2002 radio address by President Bush to the nation in which he discusses the newly created Department of Homeland Security. "This new department will focus and unify responsibilities that are now spread among dozens of government agencies. The Customs Service, the INS, the Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Transportation Security Administration and many others will report to the new secretary of homeland security. The department will significantly improve our ability to protect our borders, our coasts, and our communities. It will pool together the best intelligence information and coordinate our response. The new department will help develop the technology America needs to detect and defeat chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. And under the agreement reached this week, I will have the authority and flexibility to move people and resources to where they are needed without bureaucratic rules and lengthy labor negotiations."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-11-16
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Advisor Ridge Announces Appointments to Senior Advisory Committee [December 3, 2002]
In this December 3, 2002 announcement, Homeland Security Advisor Tom Ridge announces the appointment of Richard Andrews, James Moore, George F. Brown, Michael S. Carona, P. Michael Freeman, William N. Gaughan, Ellen Gordon, Phil E. Keith, Scott Lillibridge, Paul M. Maniscalco, and Judith M. Mueller to serve as members of the Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, and Public Health and Hospitals Senior Advisory Committee to the President's Homeland Security Advisory Council.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-12-03
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Homeland Security Director Speaks at the National Governor's Associations Winter Meeting in Washington [February 5, 2002]
This transcript includes the February 24, 2002 remarks of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge at the National Governor's Association Committee on Human Resources winter meeting. "The governors have been working every bit as hard since September 11th to secure their respective states. And I might add, I have a feeling that if we make every hometown secure, the homeland will be secure. And I know the governors have been working with their mayors and their county executives rigorously and persistently. And one of the thoughts I want to leave with you today before I get into some of the specifics of our conversation is that the approach that we need to take in developing a national capacity to deal with the potential or the possibility of other terrorist incidents has to be a national approach."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-02-05
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President Thanks World Coalition for Anti-Terrorism Efforts [March 11, 2002]
This transcript includes the March 11, 2002 remarks of President Bush marking the six-month anniversary of the September 11th attacks. "There will be a day when the organized threat against America, our friends and allies is broken. And when the terrorists are disrupted and scattered and discredited, many old conflicts will appear in a new light -- without the constant fear and cycle of bitterness that terrorists spread with their violence. We will see then that the old and serious disputes can be settled within the bounds of reason, and goodwill, and mutual security. I see a peaceful world beyond the war on terror, and with courage and unity, we are building that world together."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-03-11
