06/08/2003
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed FY 2005 budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, and Labor."
"This legislation will strengthen our ability to protect Americans against biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological threats."
"I'm here asking for the vote."
"Mr. Slocombe will replace Lloyd N. Cutler, who has stepped down for personal reasons."