The legislation establishing the new Department must strike a careful balance between the flexibility needed to defend against a ruthless enemy and the fairness needed to ensure employee rights.
George W. Bush: “The legislation establishing the new Department must strike a careful balance between the flexibility needed to defend…”
On the recordSeptember 2, 2002
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presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Statement of Administration Policy: S. 2452 - National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act of 2002
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