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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Conducts Largest Counterterrorism Exercise to Date [September 24, 2007]
This press release discusses the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's comprehensive counterterrorism exercise, which took place October 15-19, 2007. Top Officials 4 (TOPOFF 4) was the fourth in a series of congressionally-mandated exercises and involved various federal agencies as well as the governments of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-09-24
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Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Hosts Forum for Leaders of Insurance Industry [September 19, 2007]
This press releases outlines a briefing to executives of the nation's leading property insurers on progress that has been made in the gulf coast region. "The purpose of today's meeting was to share information on improvements to hurricane protection systems and update the industry on the status of rebuilding in the Gulf Coast. A detailed briefing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Interagency Performance Evaluation Task Force's (IPET) Risk and Reliability Report was provided, with a description of IPET's risk assessment model which characterizes current and future annual flood risk in the area. The web site, http://nolarisk.usace.army.mil, enables business and homeowners in the New Orleans area to make risk-informed decisions based on their business or home addresses."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-09-19
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Chronology of Changes to the Homeland Security Advisory System [Updated June 15, 2007]
This Web page contains a chronology of changes made to the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) since its inception. The time-line begins on March 12, 2002 with the "introduction of the Homeland Security Advisory System at Yellow," and the latest update was on August 13, 2006 when the HSAS was "lowered from Red to Orange for flights originating in the United Kingdom bound for the United States. This is a "living" Web page that will be updated as the situation warrants."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-06-15
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Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at a Symposium on Improvised Explosive Devices in the United States [October 19, 2007]
From the remarks of Secretary Chertoff: "You know, in some ways, the discussion of IED threats is the discussion of terrorism because although we can conceive of a terrorist attack that would be focused on a biological infection or some kind of a chemical spray, the reality is the vast majority of terrorist attacks are conducted with bombs. And of those, the vast majority are improvised explosive devices. They're not pre-existing manufactured bombs that would be used by a military force. And so it's not surprising that the challenge of dealing with IEDs is one that is a global challenge, whether it is in the war zone in Iraq or Afghanistan, or in Europe where the Germans recently rolled up a plot to use peroxide-based IEDs to cause damage in Germany, or in Britain where we've seen an aborted effort earlier this summer to use vehicle-borne IEDs to cause damage in London, or whether it's the concern we have in this country about IEDs. And of course we all remember the bombing of Oklahoma City, which was in fact an IED. So the very essence of what we do in fighting terrorism in a way is a challenge to the issue of IEDs."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-10-19
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Remarks by Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection Robert B. Stephan at a Pen and Pad Media Briefing on the Release of Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards [November 5, 2007]
This transcript includes the November 5, 2007 remarks of Robert B. Stephen at a Pen and Pad Media Briefing on the Release of Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards. The question/answer session with the media is also included. Robert B. Stephen: "Appendix A is important, because Appendix A defines the universe of things that will enter the first step in our regulatory process. It's very important that everyone understands that that the regulatory universe or the regulated universe, those chemical facilities or those users of chemicals of concern that are on this list now were not identified in the authorizing legislation."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-11-05
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Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the 2007 B'Nai Brith International Policy Conference [October 30, 2007]
From the remarks of Secretary Chertoff: "So, the first step to a reality-based idealism in this 21st century is to clearly identify the threat we face today in an honest and straightforward manner, and that is this threat of violent extremism that I've described. And the second step is to have a vision of a strategy that aims not only to manage the problem but to transform the problem. How do we do that? How do we transform the problem? Well, we begin by exhibiting continuing strength and resolve. Almost immediately after September 11th, we destroyed al Qaeda's headquarters in Afghanistan, we deployed our intelligence assets across the globe, we captured and killed terrorists on nearly every continent, we partnered with our allies on information sharing and intelligence, and we adapted in numerous ways to the evolving threats that had emerged, both overseas and at home. And of course, part of that adaptation here at home was the establishment of my own department, the Department of Homeland Security. But to go beyond merely that stalemate position, to truly transform the battlefield and landscape, we have to fight a battle of hearts and minds, recognizing that the way out of an endless struggle with an ideology of hate is the pursuit and promotion of freedom."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-10-30
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Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the Eighth Annual U.S. Customs and Border Protection 2007 Trade Symposium [November 15, 2007]
From the remarks of Michael Chertoff: "I'm going to talk a little bit about partnership and a couple of principles as they apply directly to the issue of our trading system. And of course the other two principles are: layering and risk management. In a nutshell, this explains the operational approach and the strategy which we take to doing exactly what I suggest that we need to do: protecting ourselves against people who want to exploit trade and travel to do us harm."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-11-15
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Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at a Pen-and-Pad Briefing on Border Security [December 7, 2007]
In his remarks, Michael Chertoff gives some visibility into the various things that DHS is doing at the borders as well as the interior as part of their effort to get control of the immigration situation in this country, particularly to stem the flow of illegal immigration. Michael Chertoff: "Some of this involves activity at the border. Some of it involves activity in the interior. I should also remind everybody that we are -- we have sent over to OMB some proposals for streamlining temporary worker programs which would help to alleviate some of the labor shortages which everybody predicts we're going to feel as we begin to achieve success in stemming the flow of illegal migrants."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-12-07
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Memorandum of Agreement Signing and Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano on Enhanced Driver's Licenses [December 6, 2007]
From the remarks of Janet Napolitano: "We have just signed a Memorandum of Agreement between the state of Arizona and the Department of Homeland Security. It creates a new type of driver's license that will be added to the current type of driver's license we have in Arizona. This new driver's license will satisfy the requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. It will be designed to meet the requirements as soon as practicable of REAL ID. Also, on the state side, Arizona is about ready to implement a new employer sanctions law, the first of its type in the country. This will be the type of license an employer can use and rely upon for purposes of verifying the legal residency of job applicants. So it serves three purposes in one enhanced driver's license. It is an agreement between our state and the Department of Homeland Security. It is premised on the idea that we need to work together to improve the level of quality of public safety for the people who live in Arizona; that by working together we can accomplish all of those goals, and do it in a way that betters all of us."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-12-06
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Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Beginning of 10 Fingerprint Collection at U.S. Airports [December 10, 2007]
From the remarks of Michael Chertoff: "What we're here talking about today is our new upgrade of biometrics, going from two prints to 10 prints. And we've had an opportunity now to actually watch how the system works. It's efficient; it doesn't take any more time than the old system and it has some real value in terms of increased security, as I will explain. But before I get into that, let me just make an observation. We've just come out of the Thanksgiving travel period and I'd like to note that, despite the extraordinary heavy travel volume of Thanksgiving week, Dulles officials and, particularly, our TSA personnel did a great job keeping wait times as short as possible while continuing to keep our flights secure. Checkpoint waiting times were an average of 14 to 16 minutes that weekend. On the busiest travel day, Sunday, November 25th, we screened nearly 32,000 people and over 28,000 checked bags without any major disruptions."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-12-10
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Fact Sheet: Select Department of Homeland Security 2007 Achievements
Select Dept. of Homeland Security achievements for 2007 include: More fencing at the border, better biometrics, secure documentation standards, overseas radiation scanning, comprehensive radiation detection, improving import safety, southwest border drug strategy, setting chemical security standards, IED awareness campaign, greater information sharing, supporting local security plans, new operations capabilities, continued integration, etc.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-12-07
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Fact Sheet: Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDL)
"DHS is pursuing development of alternative documents to meet Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) implementation requirements at land and sea ports of entry. DHS is encouraging states to submit proposals to enhance their driver's licenses and identification documents to satisfy WHTI requirements. To meet WHTI requirements, these documents will denote both identity and citizenship, be issued in a secure process and include technology that facilitates travel."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-12-05
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FY 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP)
This document includes information on equipment and training awards for state first responders. Figures are broken down by state and by equipment in the following categories: personal protective equipment, thermal imaging/surveillance equipment, chemical/biological detection equipment, information technology and risk management equipment, and interoperable communications equipment.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007
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Press Briefing by White House Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend [July 17, 2007]
In this press briefing by White House Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend issues discussed include the release of the National Intelligence Estimate on the terrorist threat to the homeland.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Townsend, Frances Fragos
2007-07-17
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President Bush Discusses the Middle East [July 16, 2007]
President Bush discusses the Middle East, particularly the situation in Iraq, Israel, and Palestine. He speaks about the war on terror.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2007-07-16
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Fact Sheet: The Terrorist Threat to the U.S. Homeland [July 17, 2007]
This fact sheet provides information regarding the terrorist threat to the U.S. homeland and what the administration is doing to protect America.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-07-17
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President Bush's Radio Address [July 14, 2007]
President Bush addresses the situation in Iraq and the need to continue fighting terrorist forces for the protection of the U.S. from new attacks.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2007-07-14
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Fact Sheet: Plots, Casings, and Infiltrations Referenced in President Bush's Remarks on the War on Terror
From the Document: "Overall, the United States and our partners have disrupted at least ten serious al-Qaida terrorist plots since September 11--including three al-Qaida plots to attack inside the United States. We have stopped at least five more al-Qaida efforts to case targets in the United States or infiltrate operatives into our country."
United States. White House Office
2005-10-06
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Deputy Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin [May 6, 2010]
During the question and answer portion of this May 6, 2010 press briefing, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs addresses questions regarding the attempted terrorist bombing at Times Square, New York on May 1, 2010; the war on terror in Afghanistan and Pakistan; and the British Petroleum oil spill cleanup and recovery.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-05-06
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs [May 5, 2010]
In this May 5, 2010 press briefing, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs gives updates on and answers questions regarding the British Petroleum (BP) oil spill in the Gulf Coast, the attempted terrorist bombing at Times Square, New York on May 1, 2010, and immigration reform. Some topics discussed are the no-fly list, the cost of the recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast, and whether the suspect in the Times Square attempt has connections to Pakistan.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-05-05
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan [October 29, 2010]
In this October 29, 2010 press briefing, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan provide an update and take questions on a credible terrorist threat to the United States. On October 28th and 29th, intelligence and law enforcement identified two suspicious packages bound for the United States. Those packages had been located in Dubai and East Midlands Airport in the United Kingdom.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-10-29
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One: Aboard Air Force One en Route Andrews Air Force Base [May 2, 2010]
During this May 2, 2010 press gaggle, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions regarding the British Petroleum (BP) oil spill in the Gulf Coast and the attempted terrorist bombing at Times Square, New York on May 1, 2010.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-05-02
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Remarks by the President, CIA Director Leon Panetta, and DNI Director James Clapper to the Intelligence Community at CIA Headquarters [May 20, 2011]
In these May 20, 2011 remarks by President Obama, CIA Director Leon Panetta, and DNI [Director of National Intelligence] James Clapper, the three acknowledge the hard work of the intelligence community during the mission to capture Osama bin Laden. Obama extends a special thank you to intelligence workers who stayed up around the clock to help give justice to victims and families affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-05-20
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One: Aboard Air Force One en Route Gulf Coast [May 2, 2010]
During this May 2, 2010 press gaggle, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions regarding the British Petroleum (BP) oil spill in the Gulf Coast and the attempted terrorist bombing at Times Square, New York on May 1, 2010.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-05-02
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Remarks by President Obama and President Sarkozy of France after Bilateral Meeting [January 10, 2011]
In their January 10, 2011 remarks, President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy discuss recent acts of terrorism, including the shooting in Tucson, Arizona at an event held by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the killing of two French citizens who were kidnapped in Niger. They also discuss Afghanistan, the Middle East, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2011-01-10
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Readout of the President's Call with President Saleh of Yemen [July 15, 2010]
This July 15, 2010 White House readout describes President Obama's discussion with President Saleh of Yemen. The two discussed Yemen's political and economic challenges, as well as the continuing threat of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-07-15
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Readout of John Brennan's Call with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayid [October 31, 2010]
This October 31, 2010 readout describes a call between Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism John Brennan and United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayid regarding the disruption of a terrorist plot involving concealed improvised explosive devices.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-10-31
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Federal Food Safety Working Group Progress Report, December 2011
From the Document: "The federal government has taken important steps to protect an increasingly complex food supply. In March 2009, President Obama created the Food Safety Working Group (FSWG), a central coordinating mechanism for the federal government's food safety activities that is led by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).The FSWG's core mission is to strengthen federal efforts and develop short-term and long-term strategies to improve food safety. Partner agencies include HHS's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and HHS's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, Department of State, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The White House Domestic Policy Council convenes the FSWG. The premise underlying the FSWG's creation is that coordination among federal agencies is essential to protect consumers in our highly diverse, global food system. Coordination and cooperation are necessary through every stage of the production and consumption process--'from farm to table.' FSWG member departments and agencies thus share information and experience about all aspects of food safety. Such coordination strengthens the scientific and technical infrastructure to support a modern food safety system."
United States. White House Office
2011-12
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Deepwater BP Oil Spill [Obama Administration White House Archives]
This is the archived version of the Obama Administration's White House website section on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This informational page is primarily a compilation of relevant links. It also includes information about volunteer opportunities, safety in the Gulf of Mexico, and daily updates on what the government is doing.
United States. White House Office
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Mensaje Semanal: La Reforma de Salud Beneficiará a las Familias y Empresas Estadounidenses Este Año [March 6, 2010]
From the Document: "In his weekly address [on March 6, 2010], President Barack Obama said that Congress owes the country an up-or-down vote on health reform and he described how more American families will have more control over their health care this year after health reform passes. The proposal the President has put forward includes tax credits for small businesses to purchase coverage, making it possible for people with pre-existing conditions to purchase coverage, and stopping insurance companies from imposing lifetime caps or annual limits to the amount of care people receive, among other reforms." This document is in Spanish, but is also available in English.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2010-03-06
