George Bush actually said...

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.

Context

Statement on Signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002

11/24/2002

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