In establishing a new Department of Homeland Security, the Act for the first time creates a Federal department whose primary mission will be to help prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism on our soil.
Statement on Signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002
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We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.
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