George W. Bush

I invite the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in reaffirming our commitment to combating…

This Act also establishes the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.

I intend to nominate Governor Tom Ridge to serve as Secretary of the new Department of Homeland Security.

It will unite our efforts under one roof and behind one primary mission: to protect the American people from another terrorist attack.

Achieving that goal is my highest and most urgent priority as President.

By helping to ensure that terrorism insurance is affordable and available, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act will permit many construction projects to move forward and to help this economy grow.

I hereby submit a report, prepared by my Administration, on the progress made in achieving the militarily significant benchmarks for conditions that would achieve a sustainable peace in Kosovo.

Hanukkah reminds us that faith can give us the strength to overcome oppression.

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act will provide coverage for catastrophic losses from potential terrorist attacks.

I anticipate that KFOR—and U.S. participation in it—will gradually reduce in size as public security conditions improve and Kosovars assume increasing responsibility for their own self-government.

Should terrorists strike America again, we have a system in place to address financial losses and get our economy back on its feet as quickly as possible.

I'm especially glad to see all the young people who are here.

I hereby direct you to exercise your authority under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to propose a rule that would require an insurer to obtain your advance approval of any proposed settlement of causes of action described in…

The Department of Homeland Security will focus on three critical objectives.

We remember those in other lands who suffer under oppression, who long for freedom, and we pray that they might one day live in a world at peace and in a free society.

Yesterday I signed into law legislation to create the new Department of Homeland Security.

It's important for our taxpayers to understand that taxpayer dollars will not be used to pay punitive damages.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to homeland security and to our great country.

The festival of lights culminates on the eighth night when all the candles burn in unity.

Governor Ridge has earned my trust and the trust of the American people.

I’m now pleased to sign the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002.

Americans have always been a grateful people: We're grateful for our freedom; we're grateful for our families; we're grateful for our beautiful country.

By the authority vested in me as President under the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq., I hereby order that:

You know who the boss is: The boss is the taxpayer.

The Act restructures and strengthens the executive branch of the Federal Government to better meet the threat to our homeland posed by terrorism.