08/10/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Since 9/11, America is safer – but we are not yet safe."
"I thank Jim for his friendship and his leadership during this historic time."
"Jim should be especially proud of his service to those who have worn America's uniform."
"Robert J. Conrad, Jr., of North Carolina, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, vice James Dickson Phillips, Jr., retired."