05/08/2001
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"Hurricane Katrina has resulted in unprecedented property damage."
"I have found that the conditions caused by Hurricane Katrina constitute a 'national emergency' within the meaning of section 6."
"I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect after September 14, 2005, the national emergency with respect to the terrorist threat."
"I've declared Friday, September 16, 2005, a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance."