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Homeland Security Archive

2008
Mar. 19, 2008 President Bush Announces Kenneth L. Wainstein to Serve as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism
Mar. 6, 2008 President Bush Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Feb. 13, 2008 President Bush Discusses Protect America Act
Jan. 29, 2008 President Bush Meets with Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders
Jan. 25, 2008 President Bush Attends 2008 Congress of Tomorrow Luncheon

2007
Oct. 10, 2007 President Bush Discusses Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Legislation
Oct. 9, 2007 Briefing by Fran Townsend, Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Via Conference Call
Fact Sheet: National Strategy for Homeland Security
Sept. 11, 2007 Fact Sheet: The Sixth Anniversary of 9/11: Remembering Lives Lost and Heroic Sacrifices Made
Aug. 22, 2007 Fact Sheet: Promoting Democracy to Help Make America Safer
Jul. 20, 2007 Statement on the U.S. Strategy to Combat Criminal Gangs from Central America and Mexico
Jul. 17, 2007 Fact Sheet: The Terrorist Threat to the U.S. Homeland
Jul. 10, 2007 Iraq Fact Check: Responding to Key Myths
Jun. 20, 2007 Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation
May 9, 2007 National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive
Apr. 9, 2007 Fact Sheet: Acting This Year to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform
President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Yuma, Arizona
President Bush Visits Yuma Sector Border Patrol in Arizona
Feb. 27, 2007 President Bush Attends Swearing-In of John Negroponte as Deputy Secretary of State
Feb. 26, 2007 President Bush Meets with the National Governors Association
Feb. 20, 2007 President Bush attends the Ceremonial Swearing-In for Mike McConnell, the Director of National Intelligence
Feb. 8, 2007 President Bush Discusses Department of Homeland Security Priorities
Feb. 7, 2007 Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-18
Jan. 22, 2007 Nominations Sent to the Senate
Jan. 11, 2007 Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Jan. 5, 2007 President Bush Nominates John Negroponte as Deputy Secretary of State and Vice Admiral Mike McConnell as Director of National Intelligence

2006
Dec. 6, 2006 President's Statement on the Confirmation of Dr. Robert Gates
Nov. 21, 2006 President Bush Visits with Troops at Hickam AFB in Hawaii
Nov. 1, 2006 Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Oct. 28, 2006 President Bush Greets Troops in Charleston, South Carolina
Oct. 26, 2006 President Bush Signs Secure Fence Act
Fact Sheet: The Secure Fence Act of 2006
Oct. 20, 2006 President Bush Meets with Organizations that Support the United States Military in Iraq and Afghanistan
Oct. 17, 2006 President Bush Signs Military Commissions Act of 2006
Fact Sheet: The Military Commissions Act of 2006
Oct. 14, 2006 President's Remarks on United Nations Security Council Resolution on North Korea
Oct. 13, 2006 President Bush Signs SAFE Port Act
President's Statement on H.R. 4954, the "Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006"
Oct. 12, 2006 President's Statement on Anniversary of USS Cole Attack
Oct. 4, 2006 President Bush Signs Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act
President's Statement on H.R. 5441
Sept. 30, 2006 President's Radio Address
Sept. 29, 2006 Statement by the President on H.R. 5631, the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007"
President Discusses Global War on Terror
Fact Sheet: Afghanistan and Pakistan: Strong Allies in the War on Terror
Sept. 28, 2006 President Thanks Senate for Passage of Military Commissions Act of 2006
President Meets with Republican Senate Conference
Sept. 27, 2006 President Bush Appreciates House Passage of Military Commissions Act of 2006
Sept. 26, 2006 Press Briefing by Homeland Security Advisor Frances Fragos Townsend
Sept. 21, 2006 President Thanks Senate for Agreement on Pending War on Terror Legislation
Sept. 16, 2006 President's Radio Address
Sept. 15, 2006 Press Conference of the President
Setting the Record Straight: JAG Leaders Say Common Article 3 Provisions Would Be "Helpful"
Sept. 14, 2006 President's Statement on Port Security Improvement Act of 2006
President Meets with House Republican Conference at the U.S. Capitol
Sept. 11, 2006 President's Address to the Nation
Fact Sheet: The Fifth Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Vice President's Remarks at the Pentagon Observance of September 11th
Sept. 10, 2006 President Bush Visits with Firefighters, Tours Tribute WTC Visitor Center in New York
Sept. 9, 2006 President's Radio Address
Sept. 7, 2006 Fact Sheet: Progress Report: Fixing the Problems Exposed by the 9/11 Attacks
President Bush Discusses Progress in the Global War on Terror
Sept. 6, 2006 President Discusses Creation of Military Commissions to Try Suspected Terrorists
Fact Sheet: Bringing Terrorists to Justice
Fact Sheet: The Administration's Legislation to Create Military Commissions
Myth/Fact: The Administration's Legislation to Create Military Commissions
Message to the Congress of the United States
Sept. 5, 2006 President Discusses Global War on Terror
Fact Sheet: The President's National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
Press Gaggle by Tony Snow and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Frances Townsend
Aug. 31, 2006 Fact Sheet: Winning the Struggle Between Freedom and Terror in the Middle East
Remarks by the President at 88th Annual American Legion National Convention
Aug. 30, 2006 President Bush's Remarks Upon Arrival in Utah
Aug. 17, 2006 Statement on the Terrorist Surveillance Program
Aug. 15, 2006 President Bush Meets with Counterterrorism Team
Aug. 14, 2006 President Meets with Secretary of Defense and Defense Policy and Programs Team
Aug. 12, 2006 President's Radio Address
Aug. 10, 2006 President Bush Discusses Terror Plot Upon Arrival in Wisconsin
Press Gaggle by Tony Snow
Aug. 5, 2006 President's Radio Address
Aug. 3, 2006 President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Texas
Fact Sheet: Operation Jump Start: Acting Now to Secure the Border
Jul. 10, 2006 Setting the Record Straight: More Than 2,500 National Guard Troops Are Supporting Operation Jump Start In The Border States
Jun. 7, 2006 Executive Order: Task Force on New Americans
President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Nebraska
Jun. 6, 2006 President's Remarks to the Travel Pool at Laredo Border Patrol Sector Headquarters
President Discusses Border Security and Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Participates in Swearing-In Ceremony for CBP Commissioner
May 18, 2006 President Bush Discusses Border Security and Immigration Reform in Arizona
Fact Sheet: President Requests Funds to Strengthen Border Security
May 16, 2006 Interview of the Vice President by Rush Limbaugh, The Rush Limbaugh Show
Press Briefing on the President's Immigration Reform Plan
May 15, 2006 Fact Sheet: Comprehensive Immigration Reform
President Bush Addresses the Nation on Immigration Reform
Fact Sheet: Overview: Comprehensive Immigration Reform
May 11, 2006 President Bush Discusses NSA Surveillance Program
May 8, 2006 Memorandum for the Secretary of State, The Secretary of Homeland Security
President Nominates General Michael Hayden as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Fact Sheet: General Michael V. Hayden: The Right Leader for the CIA
May 4, 2006 President Pleased by House Passage of Port Security Bill
May 3, 2006 Press Briefing by Scott McClellan and Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend
Fact Sheet: Advancing the Nation's Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza
Apr. 24, 2006 Fact Sheet: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Securing Our Border
President Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Apr. 19, 2006 Vice President's Remarks at a Rally for the Troops
Apr. 12, 2006 Setting The Record Straight: The Washington Post's Reckless Reporting On WMD Claims
Apr. 8, 2006 President's Radio Address
Apr. 6, 2006 President Discusses Global War on Terror
Apr. 5, 2006 President Urges Senate to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Mar. 27, 2006 President Attends Naturalization Ceremony
Fact Sheet: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Securing Our Border, Enforcing Our Laws, and Upholding Our Values
Mar. 23, 2006 Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security
Mar. 9, 2006 President Signs USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act
Fact Sheet: Safeguarding America: President Bush Signs Patriot Act Reauthorization
President's Statement on H.R. 199, the "USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005"
President Signs H.R. 3199 and S. 2271
Mar. 7, 2006 Executive Order: Responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security with Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Feb. 22, 2006 Fact Sheet: The United States–UAE Bilateral Relationship
Fact Sheet: The CFIUS Process And The DP World Transaction
Feb. 21, 2006 Roundtable Interview of the President by the Press Pool
President Discusses Port Security
Feb. 17, 2006 President Discusses Global War on Terror Following Briefing at CENTCOM
Fact Sheet: President Bush Receives Briefing From Military Commanders
Feb. 9, 2006 Press Briefing on the West Coast Terrorist Plot by Frances Fragos Townsend, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism
President Discusses Progress in War on Terror to National Guard
Jan. 25, 2006 President Visits National Security Agency
Jan. 23, 2006 President Discusses Global War on Terror at Kansas State University
Jan. 22, 2006 Setting the Record Straight: Democrats Continue to Attack Terrorist Surveillance Program
Jan. 11, 2006 President Participates in Discussion on the Global War on Terror
Jan. 4, 2006 President Discusses War on Terror Following Pentagon Briefing

2005
Dec. 21, 2005 President Appreciates Senate Extension of Patriot Act, Looks Forward to Re-Authorization in July
President Urges Senate to Reauthorize Patriot Act and Pass Defense Bill
Dec. 17, 2005 President's Radio Address
Dec. 16, 2005 President Calls on U.S. Senate to End Filibuster of the Patriot Act
President Meets with Ambassador to the United Nations from Iraq
Dec. 15, 2005 Press Briefing with National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley on the McCain Amendment
Dec. 14, 2005 President Commends House for Reauthorizing the Patriot Act
Dec. 10, 2005 Press Gaggle After Avian Flu Tabletop Exercise with Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend, Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt, and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff
Dec. 5, 2005 Fact Sheet: Progress on the 9/11 Commission Recommendations
Nov. 30, 2005 President Outlines Strategy for Victory in Iraq
Nov. 29, 2005 President Tours Border, Discusses Immigration Reform in Texas
Nov. 28, 2005 President Discusses Border Security and Immigration Reform in Arizona
Fact Sheet: Securing America Through Immigration Reform
Nov. 19, 2005 President Addresses Troops at Osan Air Base in Osan, Korea
Nov. 14, 2005 President Delivers Remarks at Elmendorf AFB on War on Terror
Oct. 28, 2005 President Discusses War on Terror
Oct. 25, 2005 Notice: Continuation of National Emergency Regarding the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Message to the Congress of the United States
Oct. 22, 2005 President's Radio Address
Oct. 18, 2005 Statement by the President on H.R. 2360, the "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006"
Fact Sheet: President Bush Signs Homeland Security Appropriations Act
President Signs Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2006
Oct. 12, 2005 Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security
Oct. 7, 2005 President Applauds Congress for Homeland Security Legislation
Oct. 6, 2005 Fact Sheet: Plots, Casings, and Infiltrations Referenced in President Bush's Remarks on the War on Terror
President Discusses War on Terror at National Endowment for Democracy
Sept. 29, 2005 Message to the Congress of the United States
Sept. 28, 2005 President Meets with Generals Abizaid and Casey, Discusses War on Terror
Sept. 22, 2005 President Discusses War on Terror and Hurricane Preparation
Sept. 20, 2005 The National Strategy for Maritime Security
Sept. 19, 2005 President Meets with Homeland Security Council
Sept. 9, 2005 President Remembers 9/11 Heroes at Medal of Valor Award Ceremony
Aug. 24, 2005 President Addresses Military Families, Discusses War on Terror
Fact Sheet: President Bush Honors America's National Guard and Reserve
Aug. 22, 2005 Fact Sheet: President Bush Honors America's Veterans and Soldiers
President Honors Veterans of Foreign Wars at National Convention
Aug. 11, 2005 President Meets with Defense and Foreign Policy Teams
Jul. 20, 2005 President Encourages Renewal of Patriot Act Provisions
Fact Sheet: Giving Law Enforcement the Tools They Need to Safeguard Our Homeland
Jul. 11, 2005 President Discusses War on Terror at FBI Academy
Jun. 28, 2005 President Addresses Nation, Discusses Iraq, War on Terror
May 27, 2005 President Discusses War on Terror at Naval Academy Commencement
Apr. 12, 2005 President Discusses War on Terror at Fort Hood
Mar. 8, 2005 President Discusses War on Terror
Mar. 3, 2005 President Thanks DHS Secretary Chertoff at Swearing-In Ceremony
Jan. 11, 2005 President Nominates Michael Chertoff as Secretary of Homeland Security

2004
Oct. 29, 2004 President Bush on Friday: "We Will Not be Intimidated"
Oct. 18, 2004 President's Remarks on Homeland Security in New Jersey
Providing the Resources Necessary to Protect America
Oct. 7, 2004 President Bush Discusses Iraq Report
Sept. 21, 2004 New Approach to Border Security Shows Results in Just Six Months
Jul. 6, 2004 Secretary Ridge Announces Homeland Security National Center for Food Protection and Defense
Jun. 21, 2004 Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Announces New Nationwide Port Security Improvements
May 17, 2004 Secretary Ridge Statement on European Commission Decision
Apr. 20, 2004 President Bush: Information Sharing, Patriot Act Vital to Homeland Security
Apr. 19, 2004 Secretary Ridge Discusses Homeland Security in Las Vegas
Feb. 5, 2004 President Bush Focuses on Seaport and Cargo Security in South Carolina
Feb. 2, 2004 DHS Announces FY 2005 Budget
Jan. 22, 2004 Progress in the War on Terror

2003
Dec. 4, 2003 Secretary Ridge Inaugurates New Homeland Security Program at Southwest Border
Nov. 10, 2003 Homeland Security Launches Operation Ice Storm
Nov. 3, 2003 DHS Announces $2.2 Billion for Our Nation's First Responders
Sept. 16, 2003 New Terrorist Screening Center Established
Sept. 10, 2003 President Bush Discusses Homeland Security at the FBI Academy
Sept. 3, 2003 Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at Dulles International Airport
Sept. 2, 2003 Remarks of Secretary Tom Ridge to the American Enterprise Institute: "Securing America in a Post 9/11 World"
Homeland Security Announces New Initiatives
Aug. 18, 2003 Secretary Ridge Remarks to the NGA Meeting
Aug. 14, 2003 Homeland Security Provides Advice on Combating the "Blaster" Internet Worm
Aug. 11, 2003 Secretary Ridge Presents Bronze Star to Coast Guardsman
Jul. 30, 2003 Statement by Secretary Tom Ridge on Aviation Security
Jun. 25, 2003 Counterterrorism Cooperation Fact Sheet
Jun. 23, 2003 President Bush Urges Congress to Pass BioShield Legislation
Jun. 11, 2003 Secretary Ridge Welcomes Back Coast Guard forces
May 30, 2003 Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge on Lowering the Threat Level
May 20, 2003 Statement By Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge
May 16, 2003 President Bush Vows to Bring Terrorists to Justice
Apr. 30, 2003 Department of Homeland Security Announces Funding for States and Localities
Apr. 29, 2003 First 100 Days of Homeland Security
DHS Grants Asylum to Iraqi Who Aided Jessica Lynch Rescue
Apr. 16, 2003 Threat Level Returns to Yellow
Apr. 8, 2003 Securing the Homeland: Protecting Our States and Cities
Mar. 17, 2003 National Threat Level Raised
Mar. 11, 2003 Secretary Ridge Speaks to VFW
Feb. 28, 2003 Fact Sheet
Feb. 27, 2003 Joint Statement of Attorney General John Ashcroft and Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge
Feb. 19, 2003 Department of Homeland Security Launches Citizen Preparedness Campaign
Feb. 7, 2003 Homeland Security Threat Level Raised to Orange
Feb. 3, 2003 President Discusses Measures to Protect the Homeland from Bioterrorism
Jan. 24, 2003 Ridge Sworn In as Secretary of Homeland Security
Jan. 22, 2003 Senate Confirms Ridge

2002
Dec. 16, 2002 President Names Kean to Chair 911 Commission
Nov. 23, 2002 President Recaps Historic Week in Domestic and Foreign Affairs
Nov. 19, 2002 President Hails Passage of Homeland Security Department Legislation
Nov. 16, 2002 President Discusses Dept of Homeland Security in Radio Address
Nov. 14, 2002 Deputy Press Secretary Discusses Threat Level
Nov. 13, 2002 President Discusses Homeland Security and the Economy with Cabinet
Nov. 12, 2002 President Bush Pushes for Homeland Security Department
Oct. 15, 2002 Homeland Security Advisor Ridge Discusses Homeland Security Department
Oct. 3, 2002 Presidential National Security Authority and the Federal Workforce
Sept. 28, 2002 President Bush Pushes for Homeland Security Bill
Sept. 26, 2002 Director Ridge Addresses U.S. Conference of Mayors
Sept. 24, 2002 Threat Level Returns to "Elevated"
Sept. 10, 2002 President Bush Holds Roundtable with Arab- and Muslim-American Leaders
Director Ridge, Attorney General Ashcroft Discuss Threat Level
Sept. 9, 2002 President Bush, PM Chretien Announce Progress in Smart Border Plan
Aug. 15, 2002 President Discusses Homeland and Economic Security at Mt. Rushmore
Aug. 14, 2002 President Discusses National, Homeland, and Economic Security Priorities
Jul. 26, 2002 Statement by the President
Managerial Flexibility Key to Successful Homeland Security Dept
Jul. 24, 2002 President Calls for Progress on Homeland Security, Corporate Responsibility and Trade
Jul. 16, 2002 President Releases National Strategy for Homeland Security
Jun. 28, 2002 Progress Report - Security and Opportunity at the U.S.-Canada Border
Jun. 20, 2002 Executive Order
Jun. 18, 2002 Message to the Congress of the United States
Jun. 12, 2002 President Convenes Homeland Security Advisory Council
Jun. 11, 2002 Appointments
President Discusses Nation's Critical Infrastructure
President Discusses Homeland Security with Congressional Leaders
Jun. 10, 2002 Remarks by Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation 2002 Service to America Summit
Jun. 7, 2002 President Discusses Homeland Security and Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Tax Relief
President Meets with Congressional Leaders on Homeland Security
Jun. 6, 2002 Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation
May 10, 2002 HHS Issues Guidelines for Safeguarding Building Ventilation Systems From Terrorist Attacks
Apr. 23, 2002 Remarks by Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to the Electronics Industries Alliance
Apr. 11, 2002 Strengthening Homeland Security Since 9/11
Remarks by Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to the American Society of Newspaper Editors
Apr. 8, 2002 Director Ridge Speaks at American Hospital Association Meeting
Mar. 27, 2002 President Promotes Funding for Emergency First Responders
Mar. 21, 2002 Homeland Security Council Executive Order
Mar. 12, 2002 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-3
Remarks by Governor Ridge Announcing Homeland Security Advisory System
Mar. 11, 2002 President Thanks World Coalition for Anti-Terrorism Efforts
Mar. 8, 2002 Gov Ridge, Deputy P.M. of Canada Discuss Smart Border Plan
Mar. 4, 2002 Gov Ridge Speaks at U.S. Embassy in Mexico
Feb. 25, 2002 President Bush Meets with Nation's Governors
Feb. 24, 2002 Homeland Security Director Speaks at the National Governor's Associations Winter Meeting in Washington
Feb. 16, 2002 President Discusses Asia Trip in Radio Address
President Rallies the Troops in Alaska
Feb. 5, 2002 President Increases Funding for Bioterrorism by 319 Percent
Feb. 4, 2002 The President's Plan to Strengthen Our Homeland Security
Jan. 30, 2002 President Creates Citizen Corps
Jan. 29, 2002 President Delivers State of the Union Address
Jan. 25, 2002 Securing America's Borders
President Increases Budget for Border Security
Jan. 24, 2002 President Announces Substantial Increases in Homeland Security Budget
Jan. 23, 2002 Gov Ridge Addresses U.S. Conference of Mayors
Jan. 11, 2002 Gov Ridge to Travel to Mexico
Jan. 10, 2002 Preparing for the World: Homeland Security and Winter Olympics

2001
Dec. 20, 2001 President Blocks More Assets in Financial War On Terrorism
Dec. 12, 2001 Action Plan for Creating a Secure and Smart Border
Dec. 3, 2001 Gov Ridge Holds Homeland Security Briefing
Nov. 29, 2001 President Says U.S. Attorneys on Front Line in War
Nov. 28, 2001 Gov Ridge Speaks at Homeland Security and Defense Conference
Nov. 15, 2001 Homeland Security Briefing with Gov. Ridge and Secretary Abraham
Nov. 9, 2001 Friday's Homeland Security Briefing
Nov. 8, 2001 President Discusses War on Terrorism
Homeland Security - Every American Can Help
Nov. 7, 2001 Wednesday's Homeland Security Briefing
Oct. 30, 2001 Tuesday's Homeland Security Briefing
Oct. 29, 2001 Gov. Ridge Names Deputy Director of Homeland Security
Ridge, Thompson Hold Briefing
President Increases Immigration Safeguards
Fact Sheet
Oct. 25, 2001 Gov. Ridge, Medical Authorities Discuss Anthrax
Oct. 22, 2001 Director Ridge Discusses Anthrax Situation
Oct. 19, 2001 Director Ridge Briefs Media at Week's End
Oct. 18, 2001 Director Ridge, Leaders Discuss Homeland Security
Oct. 9, 2001 New Counter-Terrorism and CyberSpace Security Positions Announced
Oct. 8, 2001 President Establishes Office of Homeland Security
Gov. Ridge Sworn-In to Lead Homeland Security
Executive Order Establishing Office of Homeland Security
Sept. 20, 2001 Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People


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