Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, September 17, 2001 Volume 37—Number 37 Pages 1291–1317 Contents

Addresses to the Nation Communications to Congress Terrorist attacks—1301 Declaration of national emergency by reason Addresses and Remarks of certain terrorist attacks, message—1312 Supplemental appropriations to address the Florida September 11 terrorist attacks, letter to the Leadership forum in Jacksonville—1297 Speaker of the House of Representatives— Terrorist attack on New York City’s World Trade Center in Sarasota—1300 1304 Louisiana, remarks on terrorist attacks at Communications to Federal Agencies Barksdale Air Force Base—1300 National Day of Prayer and Remembrance Benefits for Survivors of Public Safety service—1309 Officers, memorandum—1309 National Football League’s opening day coin Continuation of the Exercise of Certain toss—1292 Authorities Under the Trading With the National security team, meeting—1302 Enemy Act, memorandum—1303 New York Excused Absence and Assistance to Federal Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani and New York Employees Affected by the Attacks at the Governor George E. Pataki, telephone World Trade Center and the Pentagon, conversation—1304 memorandum—1303 Police, firemen, and rescueworkers at the World Trade Center—1313 Executive Orders Radio address—1291 U.S.S. Canberra bell, presentation to Prime Ordering the Ready Reserve of the Armed Minister Howard of Australia—1293 Forces to Active Duty and Delegating Virginia, tour of damage at the Pentagon in Certain Authorities to the Secretary of Arlington—1302 Defense and the Secretary of Washington Hospital Center, visit—1308 Transportation—1311

(Continued on the inside of the back cover.)

Editor’s Note: The President was in New York City on September 14, the closing date of this issue. Releases and announcements issued by the Office of the Press Secretary but not received in time for inclusion in this issue will be printed next week.

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Interviews With the News Media Proclamations—Continued Exchanges with reporters Honoring the Victims of the Incidents on Oval Office—1304 Tuesday, September 11, 2001—1301 West Colonnade—1294 National Birmingham Pledge Week—1291 West Wing Lobby Entrance—1294 National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Joint Statements the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001—1308 United States of America and Australia—1295 Statements by the President Meetings With Foreign Leaders Australia, Prime Minister Howard—1293, Terrorist attacks, supplemental appropriations 1294 to address, congressional action—1313 Proclamations Supplementary Materials Amending Proclamation 7461, Display of the Acts approved by the President—1317 Flag at Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for Checklist of White House press the Victims of the Incidents on Tuesday, releases—1317 September 11, 2001—1313 Digest of other White House Declaration of National Emergency by Reason announcements—1313 of Certain Terrorist Attacks—1310 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1315 Week Ending Friday, September 14, 2001

Proclamation 7460—National As part of National Birmingham Pledge Birmingham Pledge Week, 2001 Week, I encourage all Americans to join me September 8, 2001 in renewing our commitment to fight racism and uphold equal justice and opportunity. By the President of the United States We also must strive to treat each other with of America civility, to love our neighbors, and to extend the American dream to every willing heart. A Proclamation By doing so, we can fulfill our Nation’s prom- The United States has grown strong and ise and build brighter futures for all our citi- vibrant because of its diversity and common zens as we look forward to the challenges values. Representing different religions, cul- of tomorrow. tures, ethnic groups, and backgrounds, our Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, citizens have laid the foundation for our President of the United States of America, country’s remarkable achievements. by virtue of the authority vested in me by As a Nation, we celebrate those achieve- the Constitution and laws of the United ments and look forward to new challenges. States, do hereby proclaim September 9–15, At the same time, we also recognize that rac- 2001, as National Birmingham Pledge Week. ism still exists in America. I call upon the people of the United States One of the darkest days for the cause of to mark this observance with appropriate civil rights was September 15, 1963, when programs and ceremonies. a bomb exploded in the basement of the Six- In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set teenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, my hand this eighth day of September, in Alabama. The blast ended the lives of four the year of our Lord two thousand one, and young African-American girls, and ultimately of the Independence of the United States of demonstrated the tragic human costs of big- America the two hundred and twenty-sixth. otry and intolerance. George W. Bush Through the efforts of heroes like Martin Luther King, Jr., and other brave men and [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, women of the civil rights movement, our Na- 9:02 a.m., September 11, 2001] tion has made progress in battling racism and building a society that more fully lives up to NOTE: This proclamation was released by the Of- fice of the Press Secretary on September 8, and its democratic ideals. However, regardless of it was published in the Federal Register on Sep- the decades that have passed, despicable acts tember 12. such as the Birmingham bombing remain an unforgettable reminder of the need for con- tinued vigilance against those who would in- The President’s Radio Address fest our society with hate. September 8, 2001 The Birmingham Pledge, started in 1998, forges a positive legacy from the lessons of Good morning. This weekend in Wash- the Birmingham tragedy. The Pledge en- ington my wife, Laura, is hosting the first courages people to take personal responsi- National Book Festival, continuing a tradi- bility for conducting themselves in ways that tion she began as First Lady of Texas. With will achieve greater racial harmony in our visiting authors and special events, the Book communities. It calls for a commitment to Festival will highlight the importance of ‘‘treat all people with dignity and respect.’’ reading and libraries in our national life. A This is our solemn duty as citizens. few days later, she and I will host the White 1291 1292 Sept. 8 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

House Assembly on Reading at the Library enough, are threatening to stall these much of Congress. We will bring together scholars needed reforms. That is a tactic of the past and educators committed to the cause of in Washington that has neither worked for teaching every child to read. our country, nor, more sadly, for our chil- As a former teacher, herself, the First dren. After many years of debate, the Amer- Lady is a passionate advocate for reading. ican people are counting on us to deliver on She and I and my entire administration be- our promise of reform for the public schools. lieve that teaching every child to read is crit- Both the House and the Senate have ical to making sure every child has the oppor- passed good bills that hold schools account- tunity to realize the American Dream. able and expect results. The hardest work is Reading is, after all, the most basic edu- behind us. We have a chance now to pass cational skill, and the most basic obligation education reform based on good principles. of any school is to teach reading. Yet earlier When the Congress sends me that bill I will this year, tests showed the almost two-thirds sign it, and I urge the Congress to send it of African-American children in the fourth quickly. grade cannot read at a basic level and reading Thanks for listening. performance overall is basically unimproved over the past 10 years. The ability to read is what turns a child NOTE: The address was recorded at 3:19 p.m. on into a student. When this skill is not taught, September 7 in the Cabinet Room at the White House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on September a child has not failed the system; the system 8. The transcript was made available by the Office has failed the child. And that child is often of the Press Secretary on September 7 but was put on a path to frustration and broken con- embargoed for release until the broadcast. The fidence. Office of the Press Secretary also released a Span- The methods we use to teach reading are ish language transcript of this address. critically important. First, we will have diag- nostic tests to identify early reading problems in grades K-through-three. Second, we will Remarks on the National Football correct those problems with intervention to League’s Opening Day Coin Toss give children the best possible help. Third, September 9, 2001 we will support reading instruction based on sound research, with a central role for We’re here in the Rose Garden to help phonics. And we’ll make sure that every kick-off the NFL’s 82d season. This is a great teacher is well-trained in these proven meth- day for fans. And I want to salute the NFL ods. for its long history, lasting influence, and the All of this can serve an important goal I quality of its athletes. have set for our country: to ensure that every I’m glad to be joined by members of Wash- child is able to read by the end of third grade. ington’s Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Meeting this goal requires not only encour- Club—all future NFL greats. agement to our schools but resources, and And now, to officially begin the NFL’s 82d my budget provides them. Altogether I have season, the coin toss. This is heads. This is asked Congress to triple the amount of Fed- tails. Here we go. eral money available for reading programs across America. [At this point, the President tossed the coin.] We must also bring accountability and high standards to every public school. At the It’s tails. heart of my education reforms is a confident I wish the players of the NFL good health, belief that every child can learn if given the and have a great season. chance. When our expectations are high, America’s children will rise to meet them. NOTE: The President spoke at 1:01 p.m. in the I have agreed with the Congress that we Rose Garden at the White House. A tape was not must increase education spending. But some, available for verification of the content of these for whom the increases this year may not be remarks. Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 10 1293

Remarks on Presenting the Bell of year, serving my country and honoring yours, the U.S.S. Canberra to Prime Mr. Prime Minister. Minister John Howard of Australia One man who served aboard the original Canberra was Lieutenant Mackenzie Greg- September 10, 2001 ory, and we’re greatly honored to have him with us today. Where is Mr. Gregory? Thank Well, Mr. Secretary, thank you for those you for being here, sir. We’re honored to generous comments. It reconfirms once have you. You must have been a young guy. again the reason I picked you. [Laughter] I [Laughter] appreciate your service to the Navy, and I President Roosevelt knew a trustworthy appreciate your service to the country. ally when he saw one. Every President since I’m honored today to join with the Navy then has felt and known the same esteem to receive a distinguished visitor and to for Australia. present a symbol of America’s esteem. Prime Mr. Prime Minister, it was one of your own Minister Howard leads a nation that has been predecessors, a wartime leader, who cap- our partner in ANZUS for 50 years, and a tured the spirit that has always made us nat- friend far longer. Mr. Prime Minister and ural allies. ‘‘We work for the same kind of Mrs. Howard, it’s a real pleasure to have you free world,’’ observed Sir Robert Gordon with us, and also those of you who made the Menzies. ‘‘We govern ourselves in democ- journey with the Prime Minister. Welcome racy, and we will not tolerate anything less. to America. We cherish liberty and hold it safe, providing My thanks as well to Admirals Clark and hope for the rest of the world.’’ Weaver and to all the men and women of In the century just passed, Australians the United States military who are with us served side by side with Americans in every today. We’re sure proud of you. major military commitment. In peaceful Those who defend America have always times like our own, the alliance between our had a special regard for our Australian allies. two nations has helped spare the world from And I know—I know—they’re really proud other wars and dangers. Australia is a strong to show that regard today. and peaceful presence in East Asia and the Another reason we chose this site, Mr. Pacific. Prime Minister, is that we have a gift for you. Australia is a generous land, mindful of the And it’s not that easy to move around. This struggles of poorer nations, always helping bell that you are going to receive has traveled when and where it can. Your Government for almost 25 years aboard the only American and your good people are an example of de- ship ever commissioned in honor of an ally’s mocracy, individual liberty, and the virtues fallen vessel, the U.S.S. Canberra. She no of free trade amongst all nations. longer sails, but she gave faithful service. And On this official visit to our country, I know this bell is a reminder of a faithful partner that you will meet with nothing but good will. in times of crisis and in times of calm. And in meetings with Congress and my ad- U.S.S. Canberra received her name at the ministration, you will find willing partners request of President Franklin Delano Roo- who understand Australia’s importance as a sevelt at the height of World War II. The strategic and economic ally. Though half a President had received word of an excep- world apart, we belong to a very close com- tional action in battle by the Australian Navy, munity of values and aspirations. which were steaming alongside American From this visit, Mr. Prime Minister, I hope vessels at Guadalcanal. His Majesty’s Aus- that you will take away renewed optimism tralian Ship Canberra did not survive the bat- about our shared future. And I know that tle, disappearing into the depths where she you will take with you a parcel weighing ap- rests today. It was a great loss of life, and proximately 250 pounds. [Laughter] It’s a much heroism amongst the Australian sailors fine bell with a great history. And once you and marines on board. As a sign of gratitude get it home, it will always stand as a sign to those men and to their country, the U.S.S. of the unbounded respect of our Nation for Canberra was commissioned the very next the Australian people. 1294 Sept. 10 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

Welcome to America. May God bless Aus- The President. I think we’ve made some tralia, and may God bless America. good progress; you bet. I appreciate the Prime Minister being here. Australia is a NOTE: The President spoke at 9:45 a.m. in Leutze great friend to the United States, and it’s an Park at the Historical Washington Navy Yard. In honor to welcome him and the delegation his remarks, he referred to Janette Howard, wife here. of Prime Minister Howard; Adm. Vernon E. Q. Does the agreement still have to wait Clark, USN, Chief of Naval Operations; and Rear Adm. Christopher E. Weaver, USN, Com- until after the FDA here? mandant, Naval District of Washington. The The President. We’re making good President also referred to ANZUS, the Security progress. He’s certainly making a good case. Treaty Between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America. The transcript released Legislative Agenda by the Office of the Press Secretary also included Q. Mr. President, if you had to choose be- the remarks of Prime Minister John Howard. tween education and your tax cut, which would you choose? The President. I’m going to Florida Exchange With Reporters on today—— Returning From the Washington Q. Have fun. Navy Yard The President. ——to talk about edu- September 10, 2001 cation. I hope the Australian press is kinder to Prime Minister Howard’s Visit you than the American press is to me. Q. Mr. President, can you tell us your thoughts, sir, on more tax cuts? Bush-Howard Discussions The President. I’m honored the Prime Q. How have you found the Minister is here. He’s a great friend. Aus- discussions—— tralia’s a great friend, and we’re so honored Prime Minister Howard. Dennis? You he’s here. I’m sure we’ll have a good, con- heard that, Dennis? structive visit. And we’ve had a great start. Q. Yes? Prime Minister Howard. You just listen Education to the man. He speaks great common sense. Q. Mr. President, what’s your message on [Laughter] education today? Do you have anything to Q. Mr. Howard, how have you found the say about education today, Mr. President? discussions so far with Mr. Bush? The President. In Florida. Prime Minister Howard. Very good. I mean, we are very close friends. We covered NOTE: The exchange began at 10:10 a.m. in the just about everything you could cover in the West Wing Lobby Entrance at the White House. time. We’re going to continue over lunch to A tape was not available for verification of the talk about some of the regional issues. And content of this exchange. it’s a great opportunity to reinforce what a deep friendship it is. And the President and Exchange With Reporters Following I have a great similarity of views on many issues, and it’s a great experience to be able Discussions With Prime Minister to exchange them with somebody who holds Howard the views he does. September 10, 2001 Q. Have you provided an update on the—— Australia-U.S. Free Trade Agreement Prime Minister Howard. I can’t hear you; Q. Mr. President, how do you feel about I’m sorry. a free trade agreement with Australia? Q. Have you provided an update on the The President. We’ve had a good discus- HMAS Manoora at all? sion about it. Prime Minister Howard. Haven’t dis- Q. Progress, sir? cussed it. Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 10 1295

U.S. Open Tennis Tournament have shared, for peace and prosperity for all, Q. Mr. President, do you congratulate remain as firmly held as ever. Lleyton Hewitt for winning the U.S. Open? President Bush and Prime Minister How- The President. Yes, I do. Man, you talk ard solemnly reaffirmed the commitment of about a guy who can play tennis. He was— the United States and Australia to the alli- clearly tennis is one of Australia’s best ex- ance under the ANZUS Treaty. They ports. pledged anew their intent to strive together By the way, now that you’re here, I do to promote order and goodwill between na- want to say hello to my old friend John tions and to ensure that the alliance con- Newcombe. I knew him years ago; he rep- tinues to play its vital role in preserving peace resents the best of Australia. And by the way, throughout the Asia-Pacific region and be- we get along well, because if there’s any place yond. that’s like Texas, it’s Australia—which is a high compliment, I want you to know. NOTE: The joint statement referred to ANZUS, the Security Treaty Between Australia, New Zea- Q. Mr. President, do you see a role for land, and the United States of America. An origi- Australia in the development of your—— nal was not available for verification of the content The President. I do. They’re close allies. of this joint statement. We’ll have close consultation. I look forward to the Prime Minister’s continuing advice. We have had great discussions about the Far Joint Statement Between the United East, and his advice is very valuable for our States of America and Australia foreign policy. There’s nothing like a friend September 10, 2001 who will tell the truth. President George W. Bush and Prime NOTE: The exchange began at 11:20 a.m. on the Minister John Howard today reaffirmed the West Colonnade at the White House. In his re- strength and vitality of the bilateral relation- marks, the President referred to former Australian Davis Cup captain, John Newcombe. A tape was ship between Australia and the United not available for verification of the content of this States, commemorating the 50th anniversary exchange. of the alliance between the two countries. The President and the Prime Minister ex- pressed the conviction that the alliance has Joint Statement Between the United been a pillar of stability in the Asia-Pacific States of America and Australia on region and has made an essential contribu- the U.S.-Australia Alliance tion to global peace and security over the September 10, 2001 past half century. The Prime Minister wel- comed the clear commitments expressed by President George W. Bush and Prime the President to continued active U.S. en- Minister John Howard today commemorated gagement in the Asia-Pacific region. They the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-Australia al- agreed the U.S. presence in the region liance. helped contribute to the stability that was es- The two leaders reaffirmed that the alli- sential to ensure economic growth and great- ance is an alliance between two peoples, tied er prosperity for all countries in the Asia Pa- by bonds of law and language, united by a cific. history of shared struggle and sacrifice in de- President Bush and Prime Minister How- fense of freedom and democracy, and finding ard discussed a broad range of regional and new strength in the challenges of a changing global security issues. Both underscored the world. importance of Indonesia’s successful demo- The President and the Prime Minister cratic transition and expressed support for agreed that for fifty years, the friendship be- Indonesia’s territorial integrity. Noting the tween the United States and Australia has positive steps President Megawati and her advanced the cause of stability and security team have taken to promote policy reform within the Asia-Pacific region and indeed and national unity, President Bush and Prime throughout the world. The aspirations we Minister Howard reaffirmed their support 1296 Sept. 10 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 for the new government’s efforts to build a prehensive approach. The Prime Minister stable, united, democratic and prosperous looked forward to further consultation with Indonesia. The two leaders welcomed the the United States on these issues and wel- peaceful election in East Timor and empha- comed the Administration’s active dialogue sized the importance of continued inter- on the issue with allies as well as Russia and national support and assistance, including China. through the United Nations, to ensure a suc- The President and the Prime Minister re- cessful transition to a stable, viable and inde- solved to work together closely to expand pendent state. trade globally, regionally and bilaterally. The President and the Prime Minister They agreed that launching a new global agreed that the economic transformation un- trade round in Doha is a top trade priority derway in China will have a major impact for both nations. They emphasized that agri- on the region and the world. The President culture must be a core element of the next and the Prime Minister welcomed the pros- trade round in order to level the playing field. pect of China’s accession to the WTO and They confirmed their commitment to affirmed their desire to see China take up achieve open markets in the Asia-Pacific re- a constructive role as a full member of the gion, including using APEC’s full potential international community. In this context, more effectively. The President and the they reaffirmed the importance of China’s Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment observance of its non-proliferation under- to enhance their already close economic rela- takings and underlined their close interest in tionship, including the possibility of a bilat- China’s respect for human rights. The Presi- eral free trade agreement (FTA). They dis- dent and the Prime Minister agreed that cussed the contribution an FTA could make Japan makes an important contribution to re- to their shared global and regional trade ob- gional stability, emphasized the importance jectives. They noted the strong trade and in- of Prime Minister Koizumi’s reform initia- vestment flows between the United States tives, and expressed optimism that continued and Australia and the spur an agreement reform will produce significant benefits over could give to further growth. They asked time for the people of Japan and for the glob- their trade ministers to report back to them al economy. On the Korean Peninsula, Presi- before the end of the year on how to advance dent Bush and Prime Minister Howard reit- the proposal. The President noted the impor- erated their strong support for renewed tance of consulting with Congress and other North-South engagement. The Prime Min- interested parties in deciding the Administra- ister welcomed the United States’ offer of tion’s position on the FTA. dialogue to North Korea following the Ad- President Bush and Prime Minister How- ministration’s policy review and encouraged ard agreed that climate change poses a seri- North Korea to respond positively. The two ous long-term challenge. The President and leaders welcomed the growing opportunities the Prime Minister recognized that climate for political, commercial and security co- change is a global issue requiring a global operation with India. approach and expressed their commitment to President Bush and Prime Minister How- develop an effective and science-based re- ard expressed shared concern about the sponse. threat to global stability posed by ballistic The President and the Prime Minister missile proliferation and weapons of mass de- greatly enjoyed their discussions, which were struction and increasingly capable ballistic characterized by unusual warmth and can- missiles as a means of delivery. They agreed dor. They believe the meeting strengthened on the need for a comprehensive approach their personal partnership and the partner- to counter these threats, including enhanced ship between their two nations. The goodwill non-proliferation and counter-proliferation generated today will be valuable in moving measures as well as continued nuclear arms forward on their common agendas. reductions. They also agreed that missile de- fense could play a role in strengthening de- NOTE: An original was not available for terrence and stability as part of this com- verification of the content of this joint statement. Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 10 1297

Remarks in a Leadership Forum in perintendent in Houston, Texas. I didn’t Jacksonville, Florida want somebody who knew the theories of September 10, 2001 education. I wanted somebody who knew the practical aspects of education, somebody who The President. It’s about time he got it had been on the frontlines, somebody who right, isn’t it? [Laughter] Governor. [Laugh- shares with me the belief that every child ter] Obviously, we were raised right, because can learn, who is willing to challenge what Jeb’s priority and my priority are the same; I call the soft bigotry of low expectations— that is to make sure every child gets a good the feeling that if you lower the bar, you’re education in America. going to get lousy results, and that we all We understand—we understand—that an ought to raise the bar—and that’s my friend educated child is one that is much more like- from Houston, who is now the Secretary of ly to realize the great American experience. Education, Rod Paige. Thanks for coming, And it is so important that we get it right Rod. in America. And I’m proud of my brother. Secretary Paige. Thank you, Mr. Presi- He’s doing a really good job here in Florida, dent. Thank you. and I appreciate Jeb. The President. I want to thank the boys And Jeb is right. I don’t think education and girls who are here. I like to—sometimes ought to be a partisan issue. I know reading when I see elementary school students or, is not a partisan issue. I mean, getting every for that matter, middle school students and child to read in America is an American issue, sometimes high school, so I ask the question, and it ought to be an American goal. And do you read more than you watch TV? it is going to be for this administration. Audience member. Yes. Jeb had the honor of introducing members The President. That’s good, the one that of the State House and the State level that said, yes. Make sure you tell the truth. are going to make this happen. I traveled [Laughter] And that’s an important question today with three members of the Florida del- to ask, because it’s so much easier to watch egation: the United States Senator, Senator TV and not read. And yet, you learn so much Nelson, thank you for coming, sir. A Member more when you read. So all of us as parents of the House—Stearns and Crenshaw are have got to work hard to teach our children with us, as well. Thank you all for being here. the importance of practicing reading and the That is Ander Crenshaw. importance of not watching TV—in all due And we had a good discussion coming respect to the camera folks back there— down. I said, ‘‘We’re going to go to a school [laughter]—because reading is essential. And that’s showing what can happen when people we’ve got to get it right as a nation. Now, get their minds together and focus on a goal.’’ lest I make the Governor feel uncomfortable, And the goal of teaching every child to read I’m absolutely against the federalization of is an incredibly important goal, and I want public education. I believe that the best way to congratulate the teachers and the parents to achieve excellence for every child is to pass who are insisting that no child—[applause]. power out of Washington and to trust the And I want to thank Diane for having us. local folks. Diane told me she just moved down from And I presume—I presume the good Gov- Virginia. It’s a wonderful—to me, a wonder- ernor is still doing what he said, which is to ful sign of her dedication, that she would pass power out of Tallahassee to Jacksonville, leave Virginia Tech and to come down and because one size doesn’t fit all, and it’s im- put to work her skills, right here on the portant to empower people at the local level frontlines of education, a principal. So thank to have the—to give them the flexibility nec- you for being here. essary to meet common goals. I picked a good man to be the Secretary But the Federal Government can help, of Education. I know the superintendent of and it will help. In the bills that I’ve sub- schools here, for Duval County, is here. mitted that passed the House and the Senate, There he is; thank you, Super, for being here. we’ve got a fantastic reading initiative started. Well, I picked a man who had been the su- First, there’s the call for more money. And 1298 Sept. 10 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 we need to put some more resources behind of data on curriculum development, for ex- education, and we have in the budget—about ample. There are a lot of fads, too, that seem $900 million a year for reading programs to be working their way through the system. which will help local districts develop diag- And it seems like, to me, a useful function nostic tools necessary to determine whether of the Federal Government is to take the or not children need help. good folks out at the NIH, for example, that You see, one of the fundamental aspects have studied the science of reading and send of making sure a child learns to read is, first them around the country to meet with local and foremost, to diagnose the issue. How do citizens and school board members and su- you know if you don’t diagnose? How do you perintendents to share the data, so that peo- know if you don’t have the tools necessary ple know precisely what is working and to say that this young first-grader needs a what’s not working, so that the good folks little extra help when it comes to phonics or at the local level can cut through all the hot when it comes to fluency or when it comes air and the finger pointing and the politics to comprehension? of reading and find out what works and then And so the monies will be available for help implement it at the local level. Because that—the monies that need to be available, what we find is, a good curriculum based as well, for teacher training. One of the un- upon the science of reading is necessary to fortunate aspects that we find in many States make sure no child gets left behind. And that is that there are great teachers who have got is, after all, the goal and the agenda. wonderful hearts who don’t know how to Now, I believe, and I know Rod believes teach reading, that don’t know the science and brother Jeb believe, and I bet you Diane of reading. And we’ve got some of the sci- believes, every child can learn. You start with entists here who understand reading and how the premise that every child can learn to it works, and we’re going to hear from them read, not just a handful, not just some, not here in a minute, if we can ever get the Presi- just a few from a demographic group, but dent to stop talking. [Laughter] everybody. And that ought to be the goal of One of my dreams is to make sure that this country. And it starts with having a Presi- schools understand and have the resources dent set an ambitious goal, empowering local available for schools within schools. My atti- people to follow that goal, providing the re- tude is, if it takes teaching reading all day sources necessary and also the sound science long, do it and get it right before we move and the reform to make it work. children through the system. We can’t con- I’m proud of the accountability system tinue to shuffle them through. Florida has developed. You see, this country The other thing we’ve done is, we want of ours needs to start asking the question, to provide help for local districts. And I’ve ‘‘What do you know?’’ A lot of times when got two things I want to talk about. First, there is no accountability, we guess. We won- we’ve got a parent guide that Rod’s Depart- der out loud, ‘‘Oh, gosh, I wonder if he or ment is going to put out. It’s called ‘‘Put she is learning to read,’’ which means that Reading First,’’ which is a way for parents the question ultimately asked in our system to take a look, to determine whether or not like that is, ‘‘How old are you? Because if the school districts around your city are doing you’re 10, we’re supposed to put you here, what the scientists tell us need to be done. and if you’re 12, we’re going to move you It’s kind of a go-by, to make sure that what here.’’ works is being instituted at the local level. And that has got to change. We need to There is nothing better, it seems like to me, start asking early, before it is too late, ‘‘What than to arm parents and concerned citizens do you know?’’ And that means account- with the facts so they can ask the relevant ability systems. And not only do we need to questions to the school officials. know whether or not children can read, but And secondly, we’re going to have what if not, we need to correct early. And that’s we call reading leadership academies around the goal, and that’s the drive. And I will the country. And there is a lot of new data promise you, America will be a much better when it comes to what works. There is a lot place when we teach—not if but when we Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 10 1299 teach every child in this great country to get it up on the Senate floor, to discuss on read. the Senate floor how to empower the folks Thank you for having me, Diane. Brother of compassion in America. I mean, we’ve got Jeb, thanks very much. Thank you all. some unbelievably generous groups of peo- [At this point, the program continued.] ple in America. And a lot of them are found in faith-based programs. And this Nation The President. Let me say something ought not to fear faith. We ought to welcome about him before he starts—go Seminoles! it, and we ought to allow faith-based pro- [Laughter] That’s overt pandering. grams to access taxpayers’ money, so long as Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida. Be careful, they meet a need. And the need they’re going George. to meet is to help every person realize the The President. Just trying to make him promise of America. And the two go hand feel better. in hand. He got very much involved—we got in- We had a great friend of Rod’s and mine volved with the Reading Initiative in Texas out of Houston, one time stood up at a con- when I was the Governor, and you know, ference such as this, and she said—this is there’s just so much debate about cur- when I was the Governor—she said, ‘‘Gov- riculum, and it gets pretty—people begin to ernor, reading is the new civil right.’’ It’s a get pretty prejudiced about the case. And so pretty profound statement when you think we decided to bring in some people that real- about it, because if you can’t read, imagine ly knew what they were doing. Dr. Torgesen what society is going to be like for you. And is one of them that came down to help a if we’re interested in having a society in friend named Reid Lyons. which everybody gets to access the greatness Reid is out of the National Institutes of of this country, then the goal has got to be Health. These are folks—when you heard me and a goal we must meet is for every person talking about the science of reading, the sci- to be able to read. entists that are trying to figure out how it And it’s so important. And I want to thank works as opposed to what might sound good. you all for giving us a chance to come and This is the kind of guy I’m talking about. highlight this initiative. It’s an opportunity for Thank you for coming. me to say that, at the Federal level, both Re- [At this point, the program continued.] publicans and Democrats are discussing this The President. One point on that—the important issue. It’s a priority of both parties. Bush boys, we can dominate; we’ve got the And I’m confident that with the right attitude mikes—[laughter]—is that we’ve also taken in Washington—and we did need a little atti- the work that has been done to the NIH and tude adjustment in terms of trying to focus have developed a simple go-by for Head Start on good public policy instead of trying to tear Programs. And the purpose is to help the each other down—that we can get a good Head Start Program become much better at bill out. providing the essential skills for early reading Now, one has passed the House, and one to our kids. It’s a perfect opportunity to take has passed the Senate. Both bills have got young kids and to give them just the essen- really good features to them, and it’s now tials, so that when they finally get here, that time for people to act in the Nation’s Capital as many people are at the same place as pos- and get the bill to my desk, so that people sible before the accountability systems kick at the local level can start to plan and start in. And that’s another one of the initiatives to strategize and to make things happen in that makes a lot of sense, it seems like to a positive way. me. There’s too many of our kids in America who can’t read today, maybe not in this [At this point, the program continued.] school, but around the Nation there’s just too The President. I’m glad you brought that many. And now it’s time to wage war on illit- up, because that’s another place we could use eracy for the young and to whip this problem a little help with the Congress. We had a early. good bill out of the House; I hope we can Thanks for having me. 1300 Sept. 10 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

NOTE: The President spoke at 3:45 p.m. in the Trade Center North, and at 9:05 a.m. United Air- cafeteria at Justina Road Elementary School. In lines Flight 175 crashed into the World Trade his remarks, he referred to Diane Gillespie, prin- Center South. Both flights were scheduled from cipal, Justina Road Elementary School; John C. Boston Logan International Airport to Los Ange- Fryer, Jr., superintendent of schools, Duval Coun- les International Airport. ty Public School District; Joseph K. Torgesen, dis- tinguished research professor of psychology and education, Florida State University; and G. Reid Remarks on the Terrorist Attacks at Lyons, chief, Child Development and Behavior Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of September 11, 2001 Health. Freedom, itself, was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be Remarks on the Terrorist Attack on defended. I want to reassure the American New York City’s World Trade Center people that the full resources of the Federal in Sarasota, Florida Government are working to assist local au- September 11, 2001 thorities to save lives and to help the victims of these attacks. Make no mistake: The Ladies and gentlemen, this is a difficult United States will hunt down and punish moment for America. I, unfortunately, will those responsible for these cowardly acts. be going back to Washington after my re- I’ve been in regular contact with the Vice marks. Secretary Rod Paige and the Lieuten- President, the Secretary of Defense, the na- ant Governor will take the podium and dis- tional security team, and my Cabinet. We cuss education. I do want to thank the folks have taken all appropriate security pre- here at Booker Elementary School for their cautions to protect the American people. Our hospitality. military at home and around the world is on Today we’ve had a national tragedy. Two high alert status, and we have taken the nec- airplanes have crashed into the World Trade essary security precautions to continue the Center in an apparent terrorist attack on our functions of your Government. country. I have spoken to the Vice President, We have been in touch with the leaders to the Governor of New York, to the Director of Congress and with world leaders to assure of the FBI, and have ordered that the full them that we will do whatever is necessary resources of the Federal Government go to to protect America and Americans. help the victims and their families and to I ask the American people to join me in conduct a full-scale investigation to hunt saying a thanks for all the folks who have down and to find those folks who committed been fighting hard to rescue our fellow citi- this act. zens and to join me in saying a prayer for Terrorism against our Nation will not the victims and their families. stand. The resolve of our great Nation is being And now if you would join me in a moment tested. But make no mistake: We will show of silence. May God bless the victims, their the world that we will pass this test. families, and America. God bless. Thank you very much.

NOTE: The President spoke at 9:30 a.m. in the NOTE: The President spoke at approximately 2:30 Media Center at Emma Booker Elementary p.m. in the Dougherty Center. At 9:40 a.m., sub- School. In his remarks, the President referred to sequent to the President’s remarks in Sarasota, Lt. Gov. Frank T. Brogan of Florida and Gov. FL, American Airlines Flight 77, scheduled from George E. Pataki of New York. At 8:45 a.m. Amer- Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles Inter- ican Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the World national Airport, crashed into the Pentagon. Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 11 1301

Proclamation 7461—Honoring the and women, military and Federal workers, Victims of the Incidents on Tuesday, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. September 11, 2001 Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by September 11, 2001 evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into build- By the President of the United States ings, fires burning, huge structures col- of America lapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger. These A Proclamation acts of mass murder were intended to fright- As a mark of respect for those killed by en our Nation into chaos and retreat, but the heinous acts of violence perpetrated by they have failed. Our country is strong. faceless cowards upon the people and the A great people has been moved to defend freedom of the United States on Tuesday, a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the September 11, 2001, I hereby order, by the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they authority vested in me as President of the cannot touch the foundation of America. United States of America by the Constitution These acts shattered steel, but they cannot and the laws of the United States of America, dent the steel of American resolve. America that the flag of the United States shall be was targeted for attack because we’re the flown at half-staff at the White House and brightest beacon for freedom and oppor- upon all public buildings and grounds, at all tunity in the world. And no one will keep military posts and naval stations, and on all that light from shining. naval vessels of the Federal Government in Today our Nation saw evil, the very worst the District of Columbia and throughout the of human nature. And we responded with United States and its Territories and posses- the best of America, with the daring of our sions until sunset, Sunday, September 16, rescueworkers, with the caring for strangers 2001. I also direct that the flag shall be flown and neighbors who came to give blood and at half-staff for the same length of time at help in any way they could. all United States embassies, legations, con- Immediately following the first attack, I sular offices, and other facilities abroad, in- implemented our Government’s emergency cluding all military facilities and naval vessels response plans. Our military is powerful, and and stations. it’s prepared. Our emergency teams are In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set working in New York City and Washington, my hand this eleventh day of September, in DC, to help with local rescue efforts. the year of our Lord two thousand one, and Our first priority is to get help to those of the Independence of the United States of who have been injured and to take every pre- America the two hundred and twenty-sixth. caution to protect our citizens at home and George W. Bush around the world from further attacks. The functions of our Government con- [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, tinue without interruption. Federal agencies 8:45 a.m., September 13, 2001] in Washington which had to be evacuated NOTE: This proclamation was published in the today are reopening for essential personnel Federal Register on September 14. tonight and will be open for business tomor- row. Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for Address to the Nation on the business, as well. Terrorist Attacks The search is underway for those who are September 11, 2001 behind these evil acts. I’ve directed the full resources of our intelligence and law en- Good evening. Today our fellow citizens, forcement communities to find those respon- our way of life, our very freedom came under sible and to bring them to justice. We will attack in a series of deliberate and deadly make no distinction between the terrorists terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes who committed these acts and those who or in their offices: secretaries, business men harbor them. 1302 Sept. 11 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

I appreciate so very much the Members to hide forever. This is an enemy that thinks of Congress who have joined me in strongly its harbors are safe, but they won’t be safe condemning these attacks. And on behalf of forever. the American people, I thank the many world This enemy attacked not just our people leaders who have called to offer their condo- but all freedom-loving people everywhere in lences and assistance. the world. The United States of America will America and our friends and allies join use all our resources to conquer this enemy. with all those who want peace and security We will rally the world. We will be patient; in the world, and we stand together to win we will be focused; and we will be steadfast the war against terrorism. Tonight I ask for in our determination. your prayers for all those who grieve, for the This battle will take time and resolve. But children whose worlds have been shattered, make no mistake about it: We will win. for all whose sense of safety and security has The Federal Government and all our agen- been threatened. And I pray they will be cies are conducting business, but it is not comforted by a power greater than any of business as usual. We are operating on us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: heightened security alert. America is going ‘‘Even though I walk through the valley of forward, and as we do so, we must remain the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You keenly aware of the threats to our country. are with me.’’ Those in authority should take appropriate This is a day when all Americans from precautions to protect our citizens. every walk of life unite in our resolve for jus- But we will not allow this enemy to win tice and peace. America has stood down en- the war by changing our way of life or re- emies before, and we will do so this time. stricting our freedoms. This morning I am None of us will ever forget this day. Yet, we sending to Congress a request for emergency go forward to defend freedom and all that funding authority so that we are prepared to is good and just in our world. spend whatever it takes to rescue victims, to Thank you. Good night, and God bless help the citizens of New York City and Wash- America. ington, DC, respond to this tragedy, and to protect our national security. NOTE: The President spoke at 8:30 p.m. in the I want to thank the Members of Congress Oval Office at the White House. for their unity and support. America is united. The freedom-loving nations of the Remarks Following a Meeting With world stand by our side. This will be a monu- the National Security Team mental struggle of good versus evil, but good will prevail. September 12, 2001 Thank you very much.

I have just completed a meeting with our NOTE: The President spoke at 10:53 a.m. in the national security team, and we have received Cabinet Room at the White House. the latest intelligence updates. The deliberate and deadly attacks which were carried out yesterday against our coun- Remarks While Touring Damage at try were more than acts of terror. They were the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia acts of war. This will require our country to September 12, 2001 unite in steadfast determination and resolve. Freedom and democracy are under attack. The Secretary and I—first of all, I must The American people need to know we’re tell you I am overwhelmed by the devasta- facing a different enemy than we have ever tion. faced. This enemy hides in shadows and has I am so grateful for the people who are no regard for human life. This is an enemy working here. We’re here to say thanks to who preys on innocent and unsuspecting not only the workers on this site but the people, then runs for cover. But it won’t be workers who are doing the same work in New able to run for cover forever. This is an York City. I want to say thanks to the folks enemy that tries to hide, but it won’t be able who have given blood to the Red Cross. I Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 12 1303 want to say thanks for the hundreds of thou- Federal Government have been mobilized to sands of Americans who pray for the victims respond to this tragedy. and their families. As part of this effort, I ask the heads of Secretary Rumsfeld told me, when I talked executive departments and agencies having to him, that he felt the blast shake the Pen- Federal civilian employees in the affected tagon; even though he was on the other side areas to excuse from duty, without charge to of the building, the building rocked. And now leave or loss of pay, any such employee who I know why. is prevented from reporting to work or faced Coming here makes me sad, on the one with a personal emergency because of the hand; it also makes me angry. Our country terrorist attacks and who can be spared from will, however, not be cowed by terrorists, by his or her usual responsibilities. This policy people who don’t share the same values we should also be applied to any employee who share, by people who are willing to destroy is needed for emergency law enforcement, people’s lives because we embrace freedom. relief, or recovery efforts authorized by Fed- The Nation mourns, but our Government eral, State, or local officials having jurisdic- will go on; the country will function. We are tion. on high alert for possible activity. I have directed the Office of Personnel But coming here confirms what the Sec- Management (OPM) and the Department of retary and I both know, that this is a great Labor to establish teams of specialists to as- Nation. People here working hard prove it; sist with Federal benefits and workers’ com- people out here working their hearts out to pensation claims of those employees who answer families’ questions, to remove the were injured or killed in the attacks. rubble and debris from this office. I want Finally, I have directed OPM to establish to thank everybody not only on this site but an emergency leave transfer program to as- all across America for responding so gener- sist employees affected by this major disaster. ously, so kindly, in their prayers, in their con- The emergency leave transfer program will tributions of love and their willingness to permit employees in an executive agency to help in any way they can. donate unused annual leave for transfer to employees of the same or other agencies who NOTE: The President spoke at 5:53 p.m. at the have been adversely affected by the attacks site of the attack. and who need additional time off from work without having to use their own paid leave. George W. Bush Memorandum on Excused Absence and Assistance to Federal Employees Affected by the Attacks at the World Memorandum on Continuation of Trade Center and the Pentagon the Exercise of Certain Authorities September 12, 2001 Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Memorandum for the Heads of Executive September 12, 2001 Departments and Agencies Subject: Excused Absence and Assistance to Presidential Determination No. 2001–26 Federal Employees Affected by the Attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury I am deeply saddened and outraged by the loss of life and suffering caused by the attacks Subject: Continuation of the Exercise of at the World Trade Center in New York City Certain Authorities Under the Trading With and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. I the Enemy Act convey my deepest sympathy and heartfelt Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95– sorrow to our fellow Americans and their 223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note), families who have been affected by these and a previous determination on September senseless acts of violence. Many parts of the 12, 2000 (65 Fed. Reg. 55883), the exercise 1304 Sept. 12 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 of certain authorities under the Trading With ligence and law enforcement communities to the Enemy Act is scheduled to terminate on find those responsible and to bring them to September 14, 2001. justice. I hereby determine that the continuation Now Congress must act. I ask the Con- for 1 year of the exercise of those authorities gress to immediately pass and send to me with respect to the applicable countries is in the enclosed request for $20,000,000,000 in the national interest of the United States. FY 2001 emergency appropriations to pro- Therefore, pursuant to the authority vest- vide resources to address the terrorist attacks ed in me by section 101(b) of Public Law on the United States that occurred on Sep- 95–223, I continue for 1 year, until Sep- tember 11, 2001, and the consequences of tember 14, 2002, the exercise of those au- such attacks. Passing this supplemental ap- thorities with respect to countries affected propriations bill without delay will send a by: powerful signal of unity to our fellow Ameri- (1) the Foreign Assets Control Regula- cans and to the world. If additional resources tions, 31 C.F.R. part 500; are necessary, I will forward another request (2) the Transaction Control Regulations, for additional funding. 31 C.F.R. part 505; and I designate the entire amount as an emer- (3) the Cuban Assets Control Regula- gency requirement pursuant to section tions, 31 C.F.R. part 515. 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and The Secretary of the Treasury is author- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as ized and directed to publish this determina- amended. tion in the Federal Register. Sincerely, George W. Bush George W. Bush [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, NOTE: This letter was released by the Office of 12:37 p.m., September 13] the Press Secretary on September 13. The tran- NOTE: This memorandum was published in the script released by the Office of the Press Secretary Federal Register on September 14. also included the request for $20 billion in FY 2001 emergency appropriations. Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Requesting Remarks in a Telephone Supplemental Appropriations To Conversation With New York City Address the September 11 Terrorist Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and New Attacks York Governor George Pataki and an September 12, 2001 Exchange With Reporters September 13, 2001 Sir: Yesterday, evil and despicable acts of ter- President Bush. Good morning, men. ror were perpetrated against our fellow citi- Mayor Giuliani. Good morning, Mr. zens. Our way of life, indeed our very free- President. dom, came under attack. Our first priority Governor Pataki. Good morning, Mr. is to respond swiftly and surely. We need to President. do so in a way that will make Americans President Bush. Thank you all very much proud, especially those heroes who are strug- for taking my phone call. First of all, I can’t gling so valiantly to deal with yesterday’s trag- tell you how sad I am, and America is, for edy. the people of New York City and the tri- Immediate steps are being taken to protect state area. I want to let you know there is our citizens at home and around the world. a quiet anger in America that really is real. I implemented our Government’s emergency Also, though, I can’t tell you how proud response plans, and the functions of our Gov- I am of the good citizens of your part of the ernment continue without interruption. I world and the extraordinary job you all are have directed the full resources of our intel- doing. You’re doing, really, a great job on Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 13 1305 behalf of the citizens of New York City, New I told Allbaugh, anything—anything it York State, and in the tri-state area. So I want takes to help New York. I have been in touch to thank you very much for your leadership with the Congress; they are expediting a sup- and dedication. plemental. We’ve worked in great coopera- Mayor Giuliani. Thank you, Mr. Presi- tion with Members of the Congress in both dent. political parties. So just keep in touch. I know President Bush. Secondly, I’ve been in you will. This isn’t the first time we’ve talked, touch with you all. You’ve extended me a and I really appreciate the fact that you all kind invitation to come to New York City. are in charge, and I know the citizens of New I accept. I’ll be there tomorrow afternoon, York and the tri-state area, people of New after the prayer service at the National Ca- Jersey and Connecticut are appreciative, as thedral. I look forward to joining with both well. of you in thanking the police and fire, the Mayor Giuliani. Mr. President, the uni- construction trade workers, the restaurant formed officers, the police, the fire, the owners, the volunteers—all of whom have emergency services officers, their families really made a huge display for the world to will really appreciate this. We’re going to sus- see of the compassion of America and the tain a tremendous loss of our bravest and our bravery of America and the strength of best people. And the relief that you’re now America. making available to the families is going to Every world leader I’ve talked to in recent mean a lot to them. They’re going to be able days has been impressed by what they have to think about the fact that their children are seen about our Nation and the fabric of our going to be taken care of, that they’re going Nation. And I want to thank everybody when to be able to go to college, that they’re going I come; so thank you for your hospitality. to be able to carry on. Governor Pataki. Well, Mr. President, So I can’t express to you how appreciative thank you for coming to New York. I’m sure it’s going to be a great inspiration to all of we are of your acting so swiftly. And also, us and, particularly, those thousands of men on that terrible day when our city was being and women still downtown trying to help us attacked, you were in immediate commu- with the rescue efforts. nication with us, Mr. President, and helped I also want to thank you for all the help to secure the city. And the work you’ve done we’ve gotten from the Federal Govern- for us, we all eternally appreciate. You’ve ment—it’s been tremendous—and for your been a terrific leader, and we’re taking direc- words. You are right, our Nation is united tion from you, and we’re following your ex- as never before, and we will triumph over ample. You’ve done a terrific job, Mr. Presi- this evil with your leadership and your inspi- dent. ration. And I also have to congratulate the President Bush. Well, thanks, Rudy, and mayor for the tremendous effort he has thanks, George. Let me make it clear to you made. all as my close friends that my mindset is Mr. President, you would be proud of the this: One, I weep and mourn with America. leadership and the cooperation we’ve seen I’m going to a hospital right after this to com- here. The city has taken the lead. Your peo- fort families. I wish I could comfort every ple have been enormously supportive, and single family whose lives have been affected. we’re very grateful. But make no mistake about it, my resolve President Bush. Well, thanks, George and is steady and strong about winning this war Rudy; thank you all. I know you’ve put in that has been declared on America. It’s a new a request, and I’ve directed the Attorney kind of war. And I understand it’s a new kind General to expedite any payments of benefits of war. And this Government will adjust. And for those fallen public safety officers to their this Government will call others to join us, families, any benefits to their families. And to make sure this act, these acts, the people the Attorney General, as I understand it, will who conducted these acts, and those who be making a formal announcement of your harbor them are held accountable for their request today. actions. Make no mistake. 1306 Sept. 13 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

And as we do so, I urge—I know I don’t Response to September 11 Terrorist need to tell you all this, but our Nation must Attacks be mindful that there are thousands of Arab- Q. Mr. President, how close are you, sir, Americans who live in New York City who to finding out, to nailing down who is respon- love their flag just as much as the three of sible for these acts? And what kind of inter- us do. And we must be mindful that as we national coalition are you trying to build? Is seek to win the war that we treat Arab-Amer- it similar to the one your father built for the icans and Muslims with the respect they de- Persian Gulf war? serve. I know that is your attitudes, as well; President Bush. First, let me condition it’s certainly the attitude of this Government, the press this way. Any sources and methods that we should not hold one who is a Muslim of intelligence will remain guarded and se- responsible for an act of terror. We will hold cret. My administration will not talk about those who are responsible for the terrorist how we gather intelligence, if we gather in- acts accountable and those who harbor them. telligence, and what the intelligence says. You’ll see—and I look forward to visiting That’s for the protection of the American with you in person tomorrow about the re- people. It is important as we battle this solve of this Government. And so I thank you enemy to conduct ourselves that way. very much for your leadership on the ground. Secondly, I’ve been on the phone this I wish I was visiting under better cir- morning, just like I was yesterday and will cumstances. But it will be a chance for all be on this afternoon, on the phone with lead- three of us to thank and hug and cry with ers from around the world who express their the citizens of your good area. solidarity with this Nation’s intention to rout Mayor Giuliani. Thank you very much, out and to whip terrorism. Mr. President. We really appreciate this very They understand, fully understand that an much. act of war was declared on the United States President Bush. We’ll see you tomorrow. of America. They understand, as well, that Governor Pataki. Mr. President, we’re that act could have as easily been declared looking forward to your visit. It will inspire on them, that these people can’t stand free- us all. And we will be with you when the dom; they hate our values; they hate what United States takes firm and appropriate ac- America stands for. Many of the leaders un- tion to those who conducted this evil. derstand it could have easily have happened to them. President Bush. Thank you all very much. Secondly, they understand that, unlike See you tomorrow. previous war, this enemy likes to hide. They Governor Pataki. Thank you. heard my call loud and clear, to those who Mayor Giuliani. Thank you, Mr. Presi- feel like they can provide safe harbor for the dent. terrorists, that we will hold them responsible, President Bush. God bless. as well. And they join me in understanding not only the concept of the enemy but that Safety of Air Travel the enemy is a different type of enemy. They Q. Mr. President, is it safe to fly? And spe- join me also in solidarity about holding those cifically, would you want a close member of who fund them, who harbor them, who en- your family to get on a commercial air flight courage them, responsible for their activities. today? I’m pleased with the outpouring of sup- President Bush. We have taken every port. Jiang Zemin, Vladimir Putin; had a great visit this morning with His Royal High- precaution to make sure that it is safe to fly ness Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. I will in America. There is beefed-up security at continue to stay on the phone. And there is our airports. There is increased presence on universal support for the American people, the airplanes. Yes, I would—if a family mem- sadness in their voice but understanding that ber asked whether they should fly, I’d say, we have just seen the first war of the 21st yes. century. And there is universal approval of Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 13 1307 the statements I have made, and I am con- Secondly, progress is being made on a sup- fident there will be universal approval of the plemental. I thought that was very swift ac- actions this Government takes. tion, and I’m most appreciative, again, of Senator Daschle and Representative Gep- Pakistan and Afghanistan hardt, as well as my Republican colleagues, for really showing solidarity again and uniting Q. Mr. President, if this is a different kind the Nation. Now is the time for the country of war, it might require, perhaps, a different to be united. kind of coalition. Many people believe that You know, through the tears of sadness I for a real war on terrorism to work you’ll see an opportunity. Make no mistake about need cooperation from governments that it, this Nation is sad, but we’re also tough haven’t necessarily done so in the past, spe- and resolute. And now is an opportunity to cifically, Pakistan and Afghanistan. do generations a favor, by coming together Have you made any progress on that front, and whipping terrorism, hunting it down, and do you have a message for those—— finding it, and holding them accountable. President Bush. I would refer you to the The Nation must understand, this is now statements that the Pakistani leader gave the focus of my administration. We will very about his—I don’t have the exact words in much engage in domestic policy, of course. front of me—but his willingness to work with I look forward to working with Congress on the United States. And I appreciate that a variety of issues. But now that war has been statement, and now we’ll just find out what declared on us, we will lead the world to vic- that means, won’t we? tory, to victory. We will give the Pakistani Government a chance to cooperate and to participate as we Air Force One hunt down those people who committed this Q. Mr. President, what is your under- unbelievable despicable act on America. standing of the threat to Air Force One? And do you believe that the terrorists attempted Intelligence Gathering/Congressional to assassinate you, sir? Support President Bush. I will not discuss the in- Q. Mr. President, how confident are you telligence that our country has gathered. that Usama bin Ladin is behind these at- Q. Do you believe they tried to assassinate tacks? Do you know what his whereabouts you? are? And secondly, what kind of support are President Bush. I believe I took the—I you looking for from Congress, in terms of know; I don’t believe—I know I took the ap- your willingness to act? propriate actions as the Commander in President Bush. We are—we will not dis- Chief, to be in a position to be able to make cuss intelligence matters, how we gather in- the decisions necessary for our Government telligence, and what we know—about any- to handle the crisis. body. When our Government acts, you’ll be You didn’t hear the end of the phone call informed. with the mayor and George Pataki. Both of Secondly, I am—we had a great meeting whom thanked me for the fact that we were yesterday here in the Cabinet Room with immediately on the phone with them from leadership of the House and the Senate. I Air Force One, and our Government re- was touched by their response, their encour- sponded quickly. agement, and their willingness to work to- gether. And I would be very pleased to see Day of Prayer a strong resolution come out of Congress Q. About the prayer day tomorrow, Mr. supporting the administration and what we President. Could you give us a sense as to intend to do, and we’re working closely with what kind of prayers you are thinking and Congress. where your heart is, for yourself, as you—— 1308 Sept. 13 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

President Bush. Well, I don’t think about Proclamation 7462—National Day of myself right now. I think about the families, Prayer and Remembrance for the the children. I am a loving guy, and I am Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on also someone, however, who has got a job September 11, 2001 to do, and I intend to do it. And this is a September 13, 2001 terrible moment. But this country will not relent until we By the President of the United States have saved ourselves and others from the ter- of America rible tragedy that came upon America. A Proclamation On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked America in a series NOTE: The President spoke at 11 a.m. from the of despicable acts of war. They hijacked four Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, passenger jets, crashed two of them into the he referred to President Jiang Zemin of China World Trade Center’s twin towers, and a and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. third into the Headquarters of the U.S. De- partment of Defense at the Pentagon, caus- Remarks Following a Visit to ing great loss of life and tremendous damage. Washington Hospital Center The fourth plane crashed in the Pennsylvania countryside, killing all on board but falling September 13, 2001 well short of its intended target apparently because of the heroic efforts of passengers We have just seen some really brave men on board. This carnage, which caused the and women. We met with the people who collapse of both Trade Center towers and the work for our Government, that work inside destruction of part of the Pentagon, killed the building. We met with their families. more than 250 airplane passengers and thou- This is a great hospital. The doctors and sands more on the ground. nurses are not only accomplished; they’re Civilized people around the world de- loving people. There’s a wonderful spirit up nounce the evildoers who devised and exe- on the floor that we went to. We told them cuted these terrible attacks. Justice demands that our country is praying for each and every that those who helped or harbored the ter- one there, praying for their families. rorists be punished—and punished severely. Some of the folks could talk, and they de- The enormity of their evil demands it. We scribed the horror of the incident, the mo- will use all the resources of the United States ment. They talked about escaping, going and our cooperating friends and allies to pur- through fire, crawling through debris. It was sue those responsible for this evil, until jus- clear that they were fighting for their survival tice is done. then, and like every patient up there, they’re We mourn with those who have suffered still fighting for survival. great and disastrous loss. All our hearts have been seared by the sudden and senseless tak- And it was just a sobering moment for ing of innocent lives. We pray for healing Laura and me. But we again thank the hos- and for the strength to serve and encourage pital, the docs, the nurses and, of course, one another in hope and faith. again tell the families that the Nation prays Scripture says: ‘‘Blessed are those who for those who have been injured by this un- mourn for they shall be comforted.’’ I call believable act of terror. on every American family and the family of Thank you all. America to observe a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, honoring the memory of the thousands of victims of these brutal at- NOTE: The President spoke at 12:20 p.m. outside tacks and comforting those who lost loved the main entrance to Washington Hospital Cen- ones. We will persevere through this national ter. A tape was not available for verification of tragedy and personal loss. In time, we will the content of these remarks. find healing and recovery; and, in the face Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 14 1309 of all this evil, we remain strong and united, I further direct that you work with Fed- ‘‘one Nation under God.’’ eral, State and local officials and deploy the Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, resources of the relevant offices within the President of the United States of America, Department of Justice to provide immediate by virtue of the authority vested in me by assistance to the survivors of those public the Constitution and laws of the United safety officers who have sacrificed their lives States, do hereby proclaim Friday, Sep- for our communities and country. tember 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer George W. Bush and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. I ask that the people of the United States and Remarks at the National Day of places of worship mark this National Day of Prayer and Remembrance Service Prayer and Remembrance with noontime September 14, 2001 memorial services, the ringing of bells at that hour, and evening candlelight remembrance We are here in the middle hour of our vigils. I encourage employers to permit their grief. So many have suffered so great a loss, workers time off during the lunch hour to and today we express our Nation’s sorrow. attend the noontime services to pray for our We come before God to pray for the missing land. I invite the people of the world who and the dead and for those who love them. share our grief to join us in these solemn On Tuesday our country was attacked with observances. deliberate and massive cruelty. We have seen In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set the images of fire and ashes and bent steel. my hand this thirteenth day of September, Now come the names, the list of casualties in the year of our Lord two thousand one, we are only beginning to read. and of the Independence of the United They are the names of men and women States of America the two hundred and twen- who began their day at a desk or in an airport, ty-sixth. busy with life. They are the names of people who faced death and in their last moments George W. Bush called home to say, ‘‘Be brave,’’ and, ‘‘I love you.’’ They are the names of passengers who [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, defied their murderers and prevented the 3:58 p.m., September 13, 2001] murder of others on the ground. They are the names of men and women who wore the NOTE: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on September 14. uniform of the United States and died at their posts. They are the names of rescuers, the ones whom death found running up the Memorandum on Benefits for stairs and into the fires to help others. We Survivors of Public Safety Officers will read all these names. We will linger over September 13, 2001 them and learn their stories, and many Amer- icans will weep. Memorandum for the Attorney General To the children and parents and spouses and families and friends of the lost, we offer Subject: Benefits for Survivors of Public the deepest sympathy of the Nation. And I Safety Officers assure you, you are not alone. I hereby direct you to implement proce- Just 3 days removed from these events, dures to streamline the application, approval, Americans do not yet have the distance of and payment process for claims for benefits history. But our responsibility to history is under the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits already clear: To answer these attacks and Act of 1976 by eligible survivors of fire- rid the world of evil. fighters, police officers, medical rescue per- War has been waged against us by stealth sonnel, and other public safety officers who and deceit and murder. This Nation is peace- died in the line of duty as a result of the ful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. conflict was begun on the timing and terms 1310 Sept. 14 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 of others. It will end in a way, and at an Today we feel what Franklin Roosevelt called hour, of our choosing. the warm courage of national unity. This is Our purpose as a nation is firm. Yet our a unity of every faith and every background. wounds as a people are recent and unhealed It has joined together political parties in both and lead us to pray. In many of our prayers Houses of Congress. It is evident in services this week, there is a searching and an hon- of prayer and candlelight vigils and American esty. At St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York flags, which are displayed in pride and wave on Tuesday, a woman said, ‘‘I prayed to God in defiance. to give us a sign that He is still here.’’ Others Our unity is a kinship of grief and a stead- have prayed for the same, searching hospital fast resolve to prevail against our enemies. to hospital, carrying pictures of those still And this unity against terror is now extending missing. across the world. God’s signs are not always the ones we look America is a nation full of good fortune, for. We learn in tragedy that his purposes with so much to be grateful for. But we are are not always our own. Yet the prayers of not spared from suffering. In every genera- private suffering, whether in our homes or tion, the world has produced enemies of in this great cathedral, are known and heard human freedom. They have attacked Amer- and understood. ica because we are freedom’s home and de- There are prayers that help us last through fender. And the commitment of our fathers the day or endure the night. There are pray- is now the calling of our time. ers of friends and strangers that give us On this national day of prayer and remem- strength for the journey. And there are pray- brance, we ask almighty God to watch over ers that yield our will to a will greater than our Nation and grant us patience and resolve our own. in all that is to come. We pray that He will This world He created is of moral design. comfort and console those who now walk in Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for sorrow. We thank Him for each life we now a time. Goodness, remembrance, and love must mourn and the promise of a life to have no end. And the Lord of life holds all come. who die and all who mourn. As we have been assured, neither death It is said that adversity introduces us to nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor ourselves. This is true of a nation, as well. powers, nor things present nor things to In this trial, we have been reminded, and come, nor height nor depth, can separate us the world has seen, that our fellow Americans from God’s love. May He bless the souls of are generous and kind, resourceful and the departed. May He comfort our own, and brave. We see our national character in res- may He always guide our country. cuers working past exhaustion, in long lines God bless America. of blood donors, in thousands of citizens who have asked to work and serve in any way pos- NOTE: The President spoke at 1 p.m. at the Na- sible. tional Cathedral. A tape was not available for verification of the content of these remarks. And we have seen our national character in eloquent acts of sacrifice. Inside the World Trade Center, one man, who could have Proclamation 7463—Declaration of saved himself, stayed until the end at the side National Emergency by Reason of of his quadriplegic friend. A beloved priest Certain Terrorist Attacks died giving the last rites to a firefighter. Two officeworkers, finding a disabled stranger, September 14, 2001 carried her down 68 floors to safety. A group By the President of the United States of men drove through the night from Dallas of America to Washington to bring skin grafts for burn victims. A Proclamation In these acts, and in many others, Ameri- A national emergency exists by reason of cans showed a deep commitment to one an- the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Cen- other and an abiding love for our country. ter, New York, New York, and the Pentagon, Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Sept. 14 1311 and the continuing and immediate threat of of September 14, 2001, Declaration of Na- further attacks on the United States. tional Emergency by Reason of Certain Ter- Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, rorist Attacks, which declared a national President of the United States of America, emergency by reason of the terrorist attacks by virtue of the authority vested in me as on the World Trade Center, New York, New President by the Constitution and the laws York, and the Pentagon, and the continuing of the United States, I hereby declare that and immediate threat of further attacks on the national emergency has existed since the United States, I hereby order as follows: September 11, 2001, and, pursuant to the Section 1. To provide additional authority National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 to the Department of Defense and the De- et seq.), I intend to utilize the following stat- partment of Transportation to respond to the utes: sections 123, 123a, 527, 2201(c), 12006, continuing and immediate threat of further and 12302 of title 10, United States Code, attacks on the United States, the authority and sections 331, 359, and 367 of title 14, under title 10, United States Code, to order United States Code. any unit, and any member of the Ready Re- This proclamation immediately shall be serve not assigned to a unit organized to published in the Federal Register or dissemi- serve as a unit, in the Ready Reserve to active nated through the Emergency Federal Reg- duty for not more than 24 consecutive ister, and transmitted to the Congress. months, is invoked and made available, ac- This proclamation is not intended to create cording to its terms, to the Secretary con- any right or benefit, substantive or proce- cerned, subject in the case of the Secretaries dural, enforceable at law by a party against of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, to the the United States, its agencies, its officers, direction of the Secretary of Defense. The or any person. term ‘‘Secretary concerned’’ is defined in In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States my hand this fourteenth day of September, Code, to mean the Secretary of the Army in the year of our Lord two thousand one, with respect to the Army; the Secretary of and of the Independence of the United the Navy with respect to the Navy, the Ma- States of America the two hundred and twen- rine Corps, and the Coast Guard when it is ty-sixth. operating as a service in the Navy; the Sec- retary of the Air Force with respect to the George W. Bush Air Force; and the Secretary of Transpor- [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, tation with respect to the Coast Guard when 8:45 a.m., September 17, 2001] it is not operating as a service in the Navy. Sec. 2. To allow for the orderly adminis- NOTE: This proclamation will be published in the tration of personnel within the armed forces, Federal Register on September 18. the following authorities vested in the Presi- dent are hereby invoked to the full extent provided by the terms thereof: section 527 Executive Order 13223—Ordering of title 10, United States Code, to suspend the Ready Reserve of the Armed the operation of sections 523, 525, and 526 Forces to Active Duty and of that title, regarding officer and warrant of- Delegating Certain Authorities to ficer strength and distribution; and sections the Secretary of Defense and the 123, 123a, and 12006 of title 10, United Secretary of Transportation States Code, to suspend certain laws relating September 14, 2001 to promotion, involuntary retirement, and separation of commissioned officers; end By the authority vested in me as President strength limitations; and Reserve component by the Constitution and the laws of the officer strength limitations. United States of America, including the Na- Sec. 3. To allow for the orderly adminis- tional Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et tration of personnel within the armed forces, seq.) and section 301 of title 3, United States the authorities vested in the President by sec- Code, and in furtherance of the proclamation tions 331, 359, and 367 of title 14, United 1312 Sept. 14 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

States Code, relating to the authority to order Congress and published in the Federal Reg- to active duty certain officers and enlisted ister. members of the Coast Guard and to detain enlisted members, are invoked to the full ex- George W. Bush tent provided by the terms thereof. The White House, Sec. 4. The Secretary of Defense is hereby designated and empowered, without the ap- September 14, 2001. proval, ratification, or other action by the President, to exercise the authority vested in [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, the President by sections 123, 123a, 527, and 8:45 a.m., September 17, 2001] 12006 of title 10, United States Code, as in- voked by sections 2 and 3 of this order. NOTE: This Executive order will be published in Sec. 5. The Secretary of Transportation is the Federal Register on September 18. hereby designated and empowered, without the approval, ratification, or other action by the President, to exercise the authority vest- Message to the Congress on the ed in sections 331, 359, and 367 of title 14, Declaration of National Emergency United States Code, when the Coast Guard by Reason of Certain Terrorist is not serving as part of the Navy, as invoked Attacks by section 2 of this order, to recall any reg- September 14, 2001 ular officer or enlisted member on the re- tired list to active duty and to detain any en- To the Congress of the United States: listed member beyond the term of his or her Pursuant to section 201 of the National enlistment. Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621), I hereby Sec. 6. The authority delegated by this report that I have exercised my authority to order to the Secretary of Defense and the declare a national emergency by reason of Secretary of Transportation may be redele- the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Cen- gated and further subdelegated to civilian ter, New York, New York, and the Pentagon, subordinates who are appointed to their of- and the continuing and immediate threat of fices by the President, by and with the advice further attacks on the United States. A copy and consent of the Senate. of my proclamation is attached. Sec. 7. Based upon my determination Further, I have authorized, pursuant to under 10 U.S.C. 2201(c) that it is necessary section 12302 of title 10, United States Code, to increase (subject to limits imposed by law) the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary the number of members of the armed forces of Transportation with respect to the Coast on active duty beyond the number for which Guard when it is not operating as a service within the Department of the Navy, to order funds are provided in appropriation Acts for to active duty units and individual members the Department of Defense, the Secretary not assigned to units of the Ready Reserve of Defense may provide for the cost of such to perform such missions the Secretary of additional members as an excepted expense Defense may determine necessary. The de- under section 11(a) of title 41, United States ployment of United States forces to conduct Code. operational missions in connection with the Sec. 8. This order is intended only to im- World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks prove the internal management of the execu- necessitates this action. A copy of my Execu- tive branch, and is not intended to create tive Order implementing this action is at- any right or benefit, substantive or proce- tached. dural, enforceable at law by a party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, George W. Bush or any person. Sec. 9. This order is effective immediately The White House, and shall be promptly transmitted to the September 14, 2001. Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 1313

Proclamation 7464—Amending prayer for the people whose lives were lost Proclamation 7461, Display of the here, for the workers who work here, for the Flag at Half-Staff as a Mark of families who mourn. This Nation stands with Respect for the Victims of the the good people of New York City and New Incidents on Tuesday, September 11, Jersey and Connecticut as we mourn the loss of thousands of our citizens. 2001 Audience member. I can’t hear you. September 14, 2001 The President. I can hear you. I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And By the President of the United States the people who knocked these buildings of America down will hear all of us soon. A Proclamation Audience members. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.! By the authority vested in me as President The President. The Nation sends its love of the United States by the Constitution and and compassion to everybody who is here. the laws of the United States of America, and Thank you for your hard work. Thank you in order to extend the display of the flag at for making the Nation proud. And may God half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims bless America. of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sep- Audience members. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! tember 11, 2001, it is hereby ordered that U.S.A.! Proclamation 7461 of September 11, 2001, is amended by deleting in the first sentence NOTE: The President spoke at 4:40 p.m. at Murray the words ‘‘Sunday, September 16’’ and in- and West Streets. serting in their place the words ‘‘Saturday, September 22.’’ In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set Statement on Congressional Action my hand this fourteenth day of September, on the Supplemental Appropriations in the year of our Lord two thousand one, To Address the September 11 and of the Independence of the United Terrorist Attacks States of America the two hundred and twen- September 14, 2001 ty-sixth. George W. Bush I am gratified that the Congress has united so powerfully by taking this action. It sends [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, a clear message—our people are together, 8:45 a.m., September 18, 2001] and we will prevail.

NOTE: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on September 19.

Digest of Other Remarks to Police, Firemen, and White House Announcements Rescueworkers at the World Trade Center Site in New York City September 14, 2001 The following list includes the President’s public schedule and other items of general interest an- Audience members. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and U.S.A.! not included elsewhere in this issue. The President. Thank you all. I want you all to know—— September 10 Audience member. Can’t hear you. In the morning, the President went to the The President. I can’t go any louder. Washington Navy Yard, and he later returned [Laughter] to the White House. I want you all to know that America In the afternoon, the President traveled to today—America today is on bended knee in Jacksonville, FL. Later, he traveled to 1314 Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on During the day, the President had tele- Longboat Key, FL. phone conversations with President Jacques Chirac of France, Chancellor Gerhard September 11 Schroeder of Germany, President Jiang In the morning, the President traveled to Zemin of China, and twice with President Sarasota, FL. Later, after receiving news of Vladimir Putin of Russia. the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Cen- ter in New York City, he traveled to September 13 Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. While en In the morning, the President had tele- route aboard Air Force One, he had tele- phone conversations with Prime Minister phone conversations with the Vice President, Junichiro Koizumi of Japan, Prime Minister Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, and Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, NATO Secretary Laura Bush concerning the attacks. Fol- lowing his arrival, he had telephone con- General Lord Robertson, and Crown Prince versations with the Vice President, Secretary Abdullah of Saudi Arabia concerning the Rumsfeld, and Senator Charles Schumer of September 11 terrorist attacks. New York concerning the attacks. In the afternoon, the President met with In the afternoon, the President traveled to Members of Congress from the Virginia and Offutt Air Force Base, NE. While en route New York areas to discuss Federal efforts to aboard Air Force One, he had telephone con- help victims of the attacks. versations with Gov. George Pataki of New The President had a telephone conversa- York and New York City Mayor Rudy tion with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt Giuliani concerning the attacks. Following concerning the terrorist attacks. his arrival, he participated in a teleconfer- The White House announced that on Sep- ence with his national security team. tember 12 the President declared an emer- Later, the President returned to Wash- gency in Virginia and ordered Federal aid ington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force to supplement Commonwealth and local re- One, he had telephone conversations with covery efforts in the area struck by fires and former President George Bush and Laura explosions on September 11. Bush. The President also had a telephone conversation with Solicitor General Ted September 14 Olson to express his condolences over the In the afternoon, the President traveled to death of Mr. Olson’s wife, Barbara, who was New York City. Later, he met with volun- aboard American Airlines Flight 77 when it teers and rescueworkers at the Jacob Javits was hijacked and crashed into the Pentagon. Convention Center. In the evening, the President met with his In the evening, the President returned to national security team. Washington, DC. The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal aid to supple- The President announced his intention to ment State and local recovery efforts in the nominate JoAnn Johnson to be a Board area struck by fires and explosions on Sep- Member of the National Credit Union Ad- tember 11. ministration. The President announced his intention to September 12 nominate Tammy Dee McCutchen to be Ad- In the morning, the President had tele- ministrator of the Wage and Hour Division. phone conversations with Prime Minister The President announced his intention to Tony Blair of the United Kingdom and Prime nominate Shirlee Bowne to be a member of Minister Jean Chretien of Canada. He then the Federal Housing Finance Board, and met with congressional leaders concerning upon confirmation, she will be designated the September 11 terrorist attacks. Chairman. In the afternoon, the President traveled to The President announced his intention to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Later, he re- designate Dennis Earl Dollar to be Chairman turned to the White House. of the National Credit Union Administration. Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 1315

The President announced his intention to Frederick J. Martone, designate Everett Alvarez, Jr., to be Chair- of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the man of the Board of Regents of the Uni- District of Arizona, vice Roger G. Strand, re- formed Services University of the Health tired. Sciences. Cynthia Shepard Perry, of Texas, to be U.S. Director of the African Development Bank for a term of 5 years, vice Willene A. Johnson, resigned. Nominations Submitted to the Senate Julie A. Robinson, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas, vice G. Thomas Van The following list does not include promotions of Bebber, retired. members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of For- Rockwell A. Schnabel, eign Service officers. of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the European Union, with the rank and status of Ambas- Submitted September 10 sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

Robert E. Blackburn, D. Brooks Smith, of Colorado, to be U.S. District Judge for of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Colorado, vice Zita L. the Third Circuit, vice Timothy K. Lewis, re- Weinshienk, retired. tired.

David C. Bury, Thomas B. Wells, of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Tax District of Arizona, vice a new position cre- Court for a term expiring 15 years after he ated by Public Law 106–553, approved De- takes office (reappointment). cember 21, 2000. John Stern Wolf, of Maryland, a career member of the Senior Cindy K. Jorgenson, Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Non- District of Arizona, vice a new position cre- proliferation), vice Robert J. Einhorn. ated by Public Law 106–116, approved No- vember 29, 1999. Jay B. Stephens, of Virginia, to be Associate Attorney General, Marcia S. Krieger, vice Daniel Marcus, resigned. of Colorado, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Colorado, vice Daniel B. Submitted September 12 Sparr, retired. Juan Carlos Benitez, of Puerto Rico, to be Special Counsel for Im- Richard J. Leon, migration-Related Unfair Employment Prac- of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for tices for a term of 4 years, vice John D. the District of Columbia, vice Norma Hollo- Trasvina, term expiring. way Johnson, retired. Ralph Leo Boyce, Jr., James C. Mahan, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge for the Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, District of Nevada, vice a new position cre- to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- ated by Public Law 106–553, approved De- potentiary of the United States of America cember 21, 2000. to the Republic of Indonesia. 1316 Administration of George W. Bush, 2001

Kenneth C. Brill, Robert V. Royall, of Maryland, a career member of the Senior of South Carolina, to be Ambassador Ex- Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United to be Representative of the United States of States of America to the United Republic of America to the Vienna Office of the United Tanzania. Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. Read Van de Water, Kenneth C. Brill, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Sec- of Maryland, a career member of the Senior retary of Transportation, vice Francisco J. Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, Sanchez, resigned. to be Representative of the United States of Submitted September 14 America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador. Clifford G. Bond, of New Jersey, a career member of the Sen- Jose A. Fourquet, ior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Coun- of New Jersey, to be United States Executive selor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Director of the Inter-American Develop- Plenipotentiary of the United States of ment Bank for a term of 3 years, vice Law- America to Bosnia and Herzegovina. rence Harrington, resigned. Shirlee Bowne, J. Edward Fox, of Florida, to be a Director of the Federal of Ohio, to be an Assistant Administrator of Housing Finance Board for a term expiring the U.S. Agency for International Develop- February 27, 2004, vice J. Timothy O’Neill, ment, vice Joseph R. Crapa, resigned. term expired.

Robert W. Jordan, Barry D. Crane, of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Supply and Plentipotentiary of the United States of Reduction, Office of National Drug Control America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Policy, vice Thomas J. Umberg.

Dunn Lampton, Mark W. Everson, of Mississippi, to be U.S. Attorney for the of Texas, to be Controller, Office of Federal Southern District of Mississippi for the term Financial Management, Office of Manage- of 4 years, vice Joe Bradley Pigott, resigned. ment and Budget, vice Joshua Gotbaum, re- signed. Edward R. McPherson, Emil H. Frankel, of Texas, to be Chief Financial Officer, De- of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary partment of Agriculture, vice Sally Thomp- of Transportation, vice Eugene A. Conti, Jr., son, resigned. resigned. Kevin E. Moley, James B. Lockhart III, of Arizona, to be Representative of the of Connecticut, to be Deputy Commissioner United States of America to the European of Social Security for a term of 6 years, vice Office of the United Nations, with the rank William A. Halter. of Ambassador, vice George Edward Moose. Tammy Dee McCutchen, E. Anne Peterson, of Illinois, to be Administrator of the Wage of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator and Hour Division, Department of Labor, of the U.S. Agency for International Devel- vice T. Michael Kerr. opment, vice Barry Edward Carter. Margaret K. McMillion, Benigno G. Reyna, of the District of Columbia, a career member of Texas, to be Director of the U.S. Marshals of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Coun- Service, vice John W. Marshall, resigned. selor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 1317

Plenipotentiary of the United States of Released September 11 America to the Republic of Rwanda. Transcripts of press briefings by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer Checklist of White House Press Releases Transcript of a press briefing by Counselor to the President Karen Hughes on the Gov- ernment response to the terrorist attacks The following list contains releases of the Office Transcript of a press briefing by Attorney of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as General John D. Ashcroft, Health and items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Other White House Announcements. Thompson, Transportation Secretary Nor- man Y. Mineta, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Joseph Released September 10 Allbaugh on their agencies’ response to the terrorist attacks Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer Statement by the Press Secretary on disaster assistance to the State of New York Statement by the Press Secretary announcing that Health and Human Services Secretary Released September 12 Tommy G. Thompson and Education Sec- retary Roderick R. Paige will head the U.S. Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- delegation to the United Nations General As- retary Ari Fleischer sembly Special Session on Children Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Fact sheet: U.S.S. Canberra Bell retary Ari Fleischer Announcement of nomination for U.S. Cir- Released September 13 cuit Judge for the Third Circuit Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- retary Ari Fleischer trict Judge for the District of Arizona Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- retary Ari Fleischer trict Judge for the District of Arizona Statement by the Press Secretary on disaster Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- assistance to Virginia trict Judge for the District of Arizona Released September 14 Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- Statement by the Press Secretary on Aus- trict Judge for the District of Colorado tralia’s decision to apply the ANZUS defense Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- treaty to the terrorist attacks on the United trict Judge for the District of Colorado States Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- trict Judge for the District of Kansas

Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- Acts Approved trict Judge for the District of Nevada by the President Announcement of nomination for U.S. Dis- trict Judge for the District of Columbia NOTE: No acts approved by the President were Announcement of nomination for the U.S. received by the Office of the Federal Register Tax Court during the period covered by this issue.