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Message to the Senate of the United States [November 13, 2002]
"The negotiation of the Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism (the 'Convention') was a direct response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. At that time, the OAS was meeting in Lima, Peru, to adopt a Democratic Charter uniting all 34 democracies in the hemisphere. The OAS member states expressed their strong commitment to assist the United States in preventing such incidents from occurring again anywhere in our hemisphere. Within 10 days, the foreign ministers of the OAS member states, meeting in Washington, D.C., endorsed the idea of drafting a regional convention against terrorism. Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Mexico played particularly important roles in the development and negotiation of the Convention. The Convention will advance important United States Government interests and enhance hemispheric security by improving regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The forms of enhanced cooperation include exchanges of information, exchanges of experience and training, technical cooperation, and mutual legal assistance. The Convention is consistent with, and builds upon, previous counterterrorism instruments and U.N. Security Council Resolution 1373, which mandates certain measures to combat terrorism."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-11-13
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Message to the Congress of the United States [November 13, 2002]
"Our relations with Iran have not yet returned to normal, and the process of implementing the January 19, 1981, agreements with Iran is still underway. For these reasons, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, with respect to Iran, beyond November 14, 2002."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-11-13
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President Bush, Secretary Annan Discuss Iraq [November 13, 2002]
These are remarks by President Bush and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan addressing Iraq.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-; Annan, Kofi A. (Kofi Atta)
2002-11-13
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H. Rept. 107-777: Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, Conference Report to Accompany S. 1214, November 13, 2002
This report provides the U.S. House of Representative's assessment of S. 1214 'Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002' and is intended to accompany the original bill. "The managers on the part of the Senate and the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the House to the bill (S. 1214) to ensure the security of maritime transportation in the United States against acts of terrorism, and for other purposes, submit the following joint statement to the Senate and the House in explanation of the effect of the action agreed upon by the managers and recommended in the accompanying conference report: The House amendment struck all of the Senate bill after the enacting clause and inserted a substitute text. The Senate recedes from its disagreement to the amendment of the House with an amendment that is a substitute for the Senate bill and the House amendment. The differences between the Senate bill, the House amendment, and the substitute agreed to in conference are noted below, except for clerical correction, conforming changes made necessary by agreements reached by the conferees, and minor drafting and clerical changes."
United States. Government Printing Office
2002-11-13
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H. Rept. 107-779: Terrorism Risk Protection Act, Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 3210, November 13, 2002
This report provides the U.S. House of Representative's assessment of H.R. 3210 'Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002' and is intended to accompany the original bill. "The managers on the part of the House and the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 3210) to ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism, submit the following joint statement to the House and the Senate in explanation of the effect of the action agreed upon by the managers and recommended in the accompanying conference report. The Senate amendment struck all of the House bill after the enacting clause and inserted a substitute text. The House recedes from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate with an amendment that is a substitute for the House bill and the Senate amendment. Following the widespread financial market uncertainties due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress determined that there was a need for a temporary Federal program to establish a system of shared public/private compensation for insured losses resulting from acts of terrorism to protect consumers and create a transitional period for the private insurance markets to stabilize."
United States. Government Printing Office
2002-11-13
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Summary of NIST Standards for Biometric Accuracy, Tamper Resistance, and Interoperability
This appendix briefly outlines appropriate standards for biometric accuracy, tamper resistance, and interoperability based on current findings and test results. Due to the time constraints imposed by the Patriot and Enhanced Border Security acts, biometrics to be initially tested and certified by NIST as being highly accurate must conform to certain conditions. First, any biometric to be considered must be an available and established technology. Second, the captured biometric image outputs from the biometric devices must be available to NIST. Finally, large-scale databases of realistic samples must be available for testing.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
2002-11-13
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President Discusses Homeland Security, Economy with Cabinet [November 13, 2002]
This transcript includes the November 13, 2002 remarks of President Bush in which he discusses his latest cabinet meeting on Homeland Security and the economy. The question/answer session with reporters is include in this transcript.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2002-11-13
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Coast Guard: Strategy Needed for Setting and Monitoring Levels of Effort for All Missions, Report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, and Fisheries, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate
The September 11th attacks affected the scope of activities of many federal agencies, including the Coast Guard. Homeland security, a long-standing but
relatively small part of the Coast Guard's duties, took center stage. Still, the Coast Guard remains responsible for many other missions, such as helping stem the flow of drugs and illegal migration, protecting important fishing
grounds, and responding to marine pollution. GAO was asked to review the Coast Guard's current efforts and future plans for balancing resource levels among its
many missions.
United States. General Accounting Office
2002-11-12
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Maritime and Port Security: A Comparison of Major Provisions of S. 1214 and H.R. 3983 [Updated November 12, 2002]
An interagency commission on crime and security at U.S. ports found that with a few exceptions, the level of security at U.S. ports was poor to fair. This report compares major provisions in S. 1214, which passed the Senate with an amendment, and H.R. 3983, which passed the House as amended. Five areas of the legislation are examined: federal funding, plans and programs for coordinating security, efforts to enhance foreign seaport security, cargo security provisions, and restrictions on access to certain areas within a port. As of November 12, 2002 conferees were working to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation. Although both bills cover many of the same issues, there are differences in emphasis. H.R. 3983 is most concerned with deterring and minimizing damage from a possible terrorist act. S. 1214 is concerned with deterring terrorism, but also with reducing drug smuggling, cargo theft, trade fraud, and illegal alien smuggling.
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Frittelli, John
2002-11-12
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Notice: Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction [November 12, 2002]
"Because the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the national emergency […] must continue in effect beyond November 14, 2002. In accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12938, as amended."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-11-12
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S. Rept. 107-335: Nuclear Security Act of 2002, Report together with Additional Views to Accompany S. 1746, November 12, 2002
"The Committee on Environment and Public Works, to which was referred a bill (S. 1746) to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to strengthen security at sensitive nuclear facilities, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon with an amendment and recommends that the bill, as amended, do pass. […] The Nuclear Security Act of 2002 is an important step in ensuring protection of the public against potential terrorist activities against commercial nuclear facilities or potential theft of nuclear materials. While the NRC has voluntarily undertaken a number of actions, these have been ad hoc responses to emergency events. The purpose of this legislation is to codify those actions necessary to protect against attack on our nation's nuclear reactors and against theft or terrorist use of radioactive materials, such as for so-called 'dirty bombs.' The legislation directs the NRC, in consultation with other Federal agencies having experience in matters related to national security, emergency preparedness, and radioactive response, to undertake a series of actions to upgrade security at nuclear power plants and to prevent the theft or terrorist use of sensitive radioactive materials. It also requires the NRC to update hiring and training standards for plant employees; conduct and document security response evaluations at each nuclear facility; and to ensure adequate emergency planning, evacuation, and other public safety measures in the event of a radiological release from a sensitive nuclear facility. It also directs the President to ensure coordinated Federal action to prevent a terrorist attack."
United States. Government Printing Office
2002-11-12
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Special Agent Ali Soufan Notes [9/11 FBI Files 2012-048 Released 2015/07/08]
This declassified document was released by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) on July 8, 2015. It is part of a set of files produced by the 9/11 Commission between 2002 and 2004 during their interviews with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The document contains notes from a round table involving the FBI and CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) on the organization of the terrorist group al-Qaeda.
United States. National Archives and Records Administration; United States. Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States
2002-11-12
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[Ali Soufan Briefing Paper] [9/11 FBI Files 2012-048 Released 2015/07/08]
This declassified document was released by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) on July 8, 2015. It is part of a set of files produced by the 9/11 Commission between 2002 and 2004 during their interviews with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The document is a briefing outline used to interview special agent Ali Soufan. The topics outlined in the brief are as follows: the evolution of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, East Africa bombings, Khallad meetings, USS Cole, interrogations, and current threats.
United States. National Archives and Records Administration; United States. Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States
2002-11-12
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President Orders Federal Aid for Alaska [November 12, 2002]
The President has declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an earthquake on November 3, 2002, and continuing.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2002-11-12
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NIST Response to the World Trade Center Disaster: Standards, Technology, and Practices for: Cost-Effective Safety and Security of Buildings and Critical Facilities
This document addresses the critical and urgent national need to: establish the probable technical causes of collapses and derive lessons to be learned; disseminate immediate guidance and tools to assess and reduce future vulnerabilities; and produce the technical basis for cost-effective changes to national practices and standards.
Information Technology Laboratory (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Sunder, S. Shyam; Snell, Jack E., 1935-
2002-11-12
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NATO Summit at Prague, 2002 [November 12, 2002]
From the Summary: "Some allies are calling NATO's November 2002 Prague meeting 'the Transformation' summit due to an attempt to define part of the alliance's mission as combat against terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, matched by pledges to obtain the military capabilities to accomplish that mission. Not all allies agree on the implications of such policies. The allies will also likely name seven states as eligible for membership. This report will not be updated. See also 'NATO Enlargement', CRS [Congressional Research Service] Report RS21055."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Gallis, Paul E.
2002-11-12
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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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FORTUNE Global Forum
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld gave a speech in Washington, DC on November 11, 2002. Secretary Rumsfeld said "In the global war against terrorism, President Bush has assembled the largest coalition in the history of mankind. Not bad for an administration that's frequently described by the press, and some in Europe, as unilateralist. The scope of this alliance is truly breathtaking in its breadth and its depth. Some 90 nations -- nearly half of the countries on the face of the earth -- are participating in the global war on terrorism. Never before have the interests of civilized nations more clearly overlapped. And never before have the nations of the world so effectively cooperated to defend them".
United States. Department of Defense
Rumsfeld, Donald, 1932-
2002-11-11
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President Bush Salutes Veterans at White House Ceremony [November 11, 2002]
These are remarks by President Bush at a White House Reception for Veterans. Bush expresses gratitude for every citizen who defends America and discusses Afghanistan, terrorism, and Saddam Hussein.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-11-11
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Demilitarization of Chemical Weapons
This website provides a number of links to various topics related to the demilitarization of chemical weapons. The CDC has been aiding in protecting the health and safety of workers and communities where chemical weapon disposal facilities exist. The CDC ensures that the facilites are built and operated according to high safety standards. The CDC also monitors the emissions from such facilities to ensure they are not harming people or the environment. The links go to further information the history of CDC accomplishments in this area, fact sheets, brochures, guidelines, recommendations and publications by CDC staff. A link to a brief video entitled "Chemical Weapons Disposal: The Role of the CDC" is also available.
National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.)
2002-11-09
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Demilitarization of Chemical Weapons: Emergency Room Procedures in Chemical Hazard Emergencies: A Job Aid
This website allows the user to go step-by-step through the preparation, victim arrival, initial treatment and identification of the chemical agent to determine which chemical protocol to follow for treatment. Protocols covered are Phosgene, Mustard, Lewisite, Chlorine, and Nerve Gas agents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health maintains the site.
National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2002-11-09
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Safe Disposal of Chemical Weapons
This is an interview with Harvey W. Rogers, an Environmental Engineer with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) January, 1997. Mr. Rogers discusses the safe disposal of chemical weapons as required by Public Law 99-145. He covers the CDC's role, the current progress, incineration as a method of disposal starting in 1982, and current non-incineration methods of disposal. He also makes mention of risk exposure, monitoring of equipment and facilities, protective gear and what direction chemical weapons disposal is headed.
National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.)
Rogers, Harvey W.
2002-11-09
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Chemical Weapons Elimination [website]
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides independent oversight to the U.S. chemical weapons elimination program and serves as an important element in ensuring the safe destruction of chemical warfare material for protection of public health." This website showcases the CDC's role in chemical weapons detection and treatment, as well as a historical perspective and overview of chemical weapons elimination. Fact sheets, additional resources and links, and a mirror site in Spanish are also available.
National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.)
2002-11-09
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President Bush Recaps Important Week in Weekly Radio Address [November 9, 2002]
This is a radio address of President Bush to the nation. Bush announces the United Nations Security Council voted for a resolution requiring the Iraqi regime to declare and destroy all weapons of mass destruction or face the consequences. Bush also discusses need to create a unified Department of Homeland Security.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2002-11-09
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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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Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR) Procedures
"This manual standardizes techniques and procedures for spectrum interference resolution throughout the DOD. This manual provides detailed guidance to the DOD regarding standard EMI detection, identification, reporting and resolution procedures for space and terrestrial systems...The JSIR program addresses EMI events and electronic warfare affecting the Department of Defense. The program is coordinated and managed for the Joint Staff Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) Systems Directorate (J-6) by the JSC, Annapolis, Maryland. The program itself is centrally managed; however, the execution process is highly decentralized. Each of the DOD components shares responsibility for successful execution of the JSIR program. The objective of the JSIR program is to report and assist with the resolution of EA and recurring EMI from cradle to grave. The resolution process for EMI events are broken into three steps: 1) identification, verification, characterization and reporting, 2) geolocation, analysis, developing courses of action and recommendations (corrective actions), 3) implementation, and notification to user(s) and final closure reporting. Resolution includes but is not limited to implementation of EMI corrective actions needed to regain use of the affected spectrum. However, some EMI events cease before corrective action is taken, and in other cases, the EMI corrections may not be feasible, affordable, or result in regaining the use of the spectrum."
United States. Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
2002-11-08
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President Pleased with U.N. Vote: Remarks by the President on the United Nations Security Council Resolution, the Rose Garden'
In his speech in the Rose Garden in November 8, 2002, President Bush addresses the United Nations Security Council's resolution regarding Iraq. The resolution states that Iraq is already in material breach of past U.N. demands by aggressively pursuing weapons of mass destruction and undermining the effectiveness of weapons inspectors with ploys, delays, and threats. The President states: "the resolution approved today presents the Iraqi regime with a test -- a final test. Iraq must now, without delay or negotiations, fully disarm; welcome full inspections, welcome full inspections, and fundamentally change the approach it has taken for more than a decade." The President's remarks can be heard via the main link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021108-1.html.
United States. White House Office
2002-11-08
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North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program [Updated November 8, 2002]
"North Korea's nuclear weapons program became an immediate foreign policy issue facing the United States because of North Korea's refusal to carry out its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and other nuclear accords it had signed. North Korea has constructed nuclear reactors and a plutonium reprocessing plant at a site called Yongbyon. U.S. intelligence assessments have concluded that North Korea probably has manufactured at least one nuclear weapon. The United States and North Korea signed an agreement on October 21, 1994, that offers North Korea a package of benefits in return for a freeze of North Korea's nuclear program. Benefits to North Korea include: light water nuclear reactors totaling 2,000 electric megawatts; shipments of 'heavy oil' to North Korea (50,000 tons in 1995 and 500,000 tons annually beginning in 1996 until the first light water reactor is built). The pace of implementation of the Agreed Framework has been very slow. Instead of the original target date of 2003, it generally is estimated that completion of the light water reactors will not take place until well beyond 2010. The United States has faced several policy problems since the signing of the Agreed Framework, including securing money annually to finance heavy oil shipments to North Korea (the cost of the oil has risen from about $30 million in 1995 to over $100 million), suspicions of clandestine North Korean nuclear activities, and North Korea's development of long range missiles. In October 2002, under U.S. diplomatic pressure, North Korea admitted that it was conducting a secret nuclear weapons program based on uranium enrichment. The Bush Administration demanded that North Korea end the secret program in accord with its commitments to the International Atomic Energy Agency."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Niksch, Larry A.
2002-11-08
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 2949: Aviation Security Improvement Act
"S. 2949 would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to offer to insure air carriers for damage to aircraft hulls and injuries to passengers and crew that are the result of terrorist attacks. The bill would authorize the FAA to charge premiums for such insurance, but the rates charged would probably not adequately compensate the federal government for its added risk. Based on the difference between what the FAA would likely charge and the amount that CBO estimates would be necessary to compensate for the added risk the government would incur under the bill, we estimate that enacting S. 2949 would increase direct spending by $300 million in 2003. The bill also would impose new duties on the FAA, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). S. 2949 would require the TSA to establish an industry-wide database of cargo shippers, a system for the regular inspection of air shipping facilities, and a security training program for air cargo handlers. In addition, the bill would authorize the TSA to use identification verification technologies to prevent intentional circumvention of airport security systems or procedures. S. 2949 would require the TSA and the FAA to evaluate the use of blast-resistant cargo containers. The bill also would subject all aliens seeking flight school training on small aircraft to background checks under procedures issued by DOJ. Finally, the bill would make several amendments to current TSA programs and would make noncitizens eligible to become federal screeners of air passengers and baggage."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2002-11-08
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Top Management Challenges in the Dept of Justice, 2002
"Attached to this memorandum is the Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) 2002 list of the Top Management Challenges facing the Department of Justice (Department). This list has been created annually since 1998, initially in response to congressional requests, but in recent years as part of the Department's annual Performance and Accountability Report. Also included is commentary on how to best integrate the INS into Homeland Security Affairs."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of the Inspector General
2002-11-08
