Cord Byrd: “In response to the terrorist acts of September 11, the Bush administration--like so many other administrations before…”

“In response to the terrorist acts of September 11, the Bush administration--like so many other administrations before it--has chosen to demonstrate its tough stand against something. In the case of the Bush administration, it is a tough stand against terrorism and its concern for the safety and well-being of the American people by boldly maneuvering the Federal chess pieces to create a new Department called Homeland Security. It is an impressive move, Mr. President--this reorganization of the Government. Many say that it is the greatest reorganization during the past half century. I think it could very well be said that it is the greatest reorganization since the Founding Fathers reorganized the Government in 1787.”