George Bush actually said...

The United States Congress has taken an historic and bold step forward to protect the American people by passing legislation to create the Department of Homeland Security.

Context

Statement on Congressional Action on Homeland Security Legislation

11/18/2002

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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