George W. Bush: “I hereby designate the Department of Homeland Security as a defense…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2003

I hereby designate the Department of Homeland Security as a defense agency of the United States.

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Republican · Texas

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Executive Order 13286—Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Transfer of Certain Functions...

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