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President Bush Signs Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
President George W. Bush signs the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2004 at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. "The Homeland Security bill I will sign today commits $31 billion to securing our nation, over $14 billion more than pre-September 11th levels. The bill increases funding for the key responsibilities at the Department of Homeland Security and supports important new initiatives across the Department," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President George W. Bush signs the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2004 at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. "The Homeland Security bill I will sign today commits $31 billion to securing our nation, over $14 billion more than pre-September 11th levels. The bill increases funding for the key responsibilities at the Department of Homeland Security and supports important new initiatives across the Department," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Tina Hager. Full Story
President George W. Bush hosts a visit by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to the Oval Office Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. White House photo by Eric Draper.
President George W. Bush meets with Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali of Pakistan in the Oval Office Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. White House photo by Eric Draper.
President George W. Bush addresses employees at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. "The danger to America gives all of you an essential role in the war on terror," said the President. "You've done fine work under difficult and urgent circumstances, and on behalf of a grateful nation, I thank you all for what you do for the security and safety of our fellow citizens." White House photo by Tina Hager.
President George W. Bush signs the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2004 at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. "The Homeland Security bill I will sign today commits $31 billion to securing our nation, over $14 billion more than pre-September 11th levels. The bill increases funding for the key responsibilities at the Department of Homeland Security and supports important new initiatives across the Department," said the President in his remarks. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President George W. Bush shares a laugh with members of the International Space Station Expedition 6 Crew during their photo opportunity in the Oval Office Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. From left, are, Russian Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin, Science Officer Donald Pettit, and Commander Kenneth Bowersox. Also pictured in background is NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe. White House photo by Eric Draper.

 
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