George W. Bush: “As of today, the law creating the United States Department of Homeland…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2003

As of today, the law creating the United States Department of Homeland Security comes into effect.

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Remarks at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Tom Ridge as Secretary of Homeland Security

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George W. Bush: “As of today, the law creating the United States Department of Homeland Security comes into effect.”