Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, February 3, 2003 Volume 39—Number 5 Pages 107–148 Contents

Addresses to the Nation Communications to Congress—Continued State of the Union—109 Singapore, message transmitting notification of intention to enter into a free trade Addresses and Remarks agreement—127 Western Balkans, message transmitting report See also Meetings With Foreign Leaders on national emergency—123 Cabinet meeting—108 Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief—137 Communications to Federal Agencies Michigan, remarks in Grand Rapids—117 Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of Radio address—107 the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act USA Freedom Corps, anniversary—129 of 1962, as Amended, memorandum—125 Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Communications to Congress Producing Countries for 2003, memorandum—136 Chile, message transmitting notification of intention to enter into a free trade Executive Orders agreement—126 President’s Council on Service and Civic Eastern Bloc States, message transmitting Participation—123 report on the extension of normal trade Interviews With the News Media relations status for certain former—123 Groom Lake, NV, message on the U.S. Air Exchange with reporters in the Oval Office— Force operating location—128 133 Homeland Security Department, message News conference with Prime Minister Blair of the United Kingdom, January 31—141 transmitting reorganization plan modification—136 Letters and Messages Iraq, message transmitting report on national Lunar New Year, message—116 emergency—128 Kosovo, message transmitting report on Meetings With Foreign Leaders achieving militarily significant benchmarks Italy, Prime Minister Berlusconi—133 for a sustainable peace—144 United Kingdom, Prime Minister Blair—141

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Notices Statements by the President—Continued Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Israel, reelection of Prime Minister Sharon— Trade Agreement With Chile—125 123 Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Senate confirmation of John Snow as Trade Agreement With Singapore—127 Secretary of the Treasury—134 Proclamations American Heart Month—135 Supplementary Materials National Consumer Protection Week—108 Statements by the President Acts approved by the President—148 Governors Island, return to the people of Checklist of White House press releases—147 New York—144 Digest of other White House International Thermonuclear Experimental announcements—145 Reactor collaboration—134 Nominations submitted to the Senate—146 Week Ending Friday, January 31, 2003

The President’s Radio Address care and moving expenses, and provide a cash bonus to workers who find a job quickly. January 25, 2003 Strengthening and improving Medicare is Good morning. This coming Tuesday, I also a priority for my administration in the will deliver the State of the Union Address coming year. I will urge Congress to join me to Congress and the American people. Our in keeping our commitment to America’s Nation faces many great challenges all at seniors by working to modernize Medicare once. We will meet all of them with courage and include a prescription drug benefit to and steady purpose. help seniors who are squeezed by rising drug In 2003, we must work to strengthen our prices. As a prosperous nation, we have an economy, improve access to affordable, high- obligation to help Americans who are strug- quality health care for all our seniors, encour- gling to build better lives for themselves. So age compassion at home and abroad, and de- I will propose new initiatives to bring the fend our Nation against the threats of a new work of faith-based and community groups era. The war on terror is an ongoing priority to the needs of our fellow citizens. All of for our Nation. We will take every measure these priorities will be reflected in the budg- that is necessary to protect the American et I submit to Congress in early February. people from terrorist groups and outlaw re- As we fund important priorities, however, gimes. The world depends on America’s we must also practice spending discipline in strength and purpose, and we will meet our Washington. Spending restraint is important responsibilities for peace. to economic growth and job creation. And Today I want to speak to you about a few it is critical to reducing the deficit caused key domestic priorities. When I address Con- by war and national emergency and reces- gress, I will urge them to pass my plan to sion. Under my budget, discretionary Fed- strengthen our economy and help more eral spending will rise by 4 percent, about Americans find jobs. The tax relief already the same as the increase in family incomes. planned for later in this decade should be Government should not grow faster than made effective this year, including income workers’ paychecks. Government should fol- tax reduction, marriage penalty relief, and an low the example of American families by set- increase in the child-tax credit. When Con- ting priorities and staying with them. gress acts, I will direct the Treasury to return In this session of Congress, we must work this money to taxpayers right away, which will to make our Nation safer, more prosperous, provide immediate help to our economy. and more compassionate. I look forward to We can also lay the foundation for future working with the Republicans and Demo- prosperity by encouraging investment and crats in this important year for America and helping Americans to prepare for the new the world. Thank you for listening. jobs a growing economy will bring. I will ask Congress to eliminate the unfair double tax- NOTE: The address was recorded at 12:03 p.m. ation of dividends and raise the deduction on January 24 in the Cabinet Room at the White limit for small businesses that invest in new House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on January 25. machinery and equipment. And to help un- The transcript was made available by the Office employed workers find a job as soon as pos- of the Press Secretary on January 24 but was em- sible, I propose new reemployment accounts. bargoed for release until the broadcast. The Office These accounts will assist with the cost of of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish lan- finding work, including training and child guage transcript of this address. 107 108 Jan. 27 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

Proclamation 7643—National National Association of Consumer Agency Consumer Protection Week, 2003 Administrators. The National Strategy to Se- January 27, 2003 cure Cyberspace also offers guidance for the full range of computer users on information By the President of the United States security. By working together, we can help of America consumers and businesses understand how information security affects their decisions at A Proclamation home and in the marketplace. Few technologies have become fixtures in During National Consumer Protection our daily lives as quickly as computers and Week, I encourage all Americans to take the the Internet. Today, more than half of all appropriate steps to ensure the security of Americans log on to the Internet, and that their personal or sensitive information. By number is growing. Our access to informa- learning ways to safeguard this data, individ- tion, entertainment, credit and banking, uals can help ensure their financial security, products, and services from every corner of and contribute to the strength and prosperity the world is greater than ever before. As our of our Nation. personal information becomes more acces- Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, sible, consumers, corporations, and govern- President of the United States of America, ment agencies must take precautions against by virtue of the authority vested in me by the misuse of that information. the Constitution and laws of the United Computer technology and the Internet States, do hereby proclaim February 2 have revolutionized our ability to commu- through 8, 2003, as National Consumer Pro- nicate and share knowledge. This new free- tection Week. I call upon Government offi- dom offers incredible opportunities; but as cials, industry leaders, and consumer advo- individuals and as a Nation, we must guard cates to provide consumers with information against the misuse of personal information about how we can help safeguard the eco- and identity theft. The theme of this year’s nomic future of all Americans by keeping our National Consumer Protection Week is ‘‘In- personal information secure. formation Security,’’ and during this week we In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set resolve to help all Americans learn how to my hand this twenty-seventh day of January, keep personal information secure. in the year of our Lord two thousand three, For consumers, securing a computer is a and of the Independence of the United matter of routine maintenance and caution. States of America the two hundred and twen- Effective passwords, firewalls, and up-to- ty-seventh. date antivirus software can help protect com- George W. Bush puters, and the personal or business informa- tion we store on them, from those who would [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, damage a network operation or steal personal 9:52 a.m., January 29, 2003] information to commit a crime. By practicing NOTE: This proclamation was published in the effective information security measures, all Federal Register on January 30. citizens can contribute to the protection of our national information infrastructure. To assist consumers, public and private en- Remarks Following a Cabinet tities have joined forces to highlight the im- Meeting portance of information security. They in- January 28, 2003 clude the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Postal Service, the U.S. Postal Inspec- The President. Thank you for coming. I’m tion Service, the Federal Consumer Informa- going to make a quick statement, and then tion Center, the National Association of At- I will ask you all to leave without any ques- torneys General, the National Consumers tions. League, the American Association of Retired Q. With questions? Persons, the Better Business Bureau, the The President. No, without any questions. Consumer Federation of America, and the I appreciate your understanding. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 28 109

First, I want to welcome Tom Ridge, You and I serve our country in a time of newly confirmed member of my Cabinet. I great consequence. During this session of appreciate the Senate moving quickly. I Congress, we have the duty to reform domes- asked the Senate to move quickly on the tic programs vital to our country. We have nomination of John Snow as well. He’s having the opportunity to save millions of lives his hearing today. They’ll find that John is abroad from a terrible disease. We will work a very capable, smart person who will do a for a prosperity that is broadly shared, and fine job as the Secretary of Treasury. I look we will answer every danger and every forward to having him join us here at this enemy that threatens the American people. table. In all these days of promise and days of Tonight I’m going in front of our Nation reckoning, we can be confident. In a whirl- to talk about the great challenges that face wind of change and hope and peril, our faith our country, but no doubt that we’ll be able is sure; our resolve is firm; and our Union to handle those challenges because we are is strong. a great country. I’ll talk about our deep desire This country has many challenges. We will for peace, peace not only here at home but not deny, we will not ignore, we will not pass peace in troubled regions of the world. I’ll along our problems to other Congresses, to talk about our plan to spread prosperity other Presidents, and other generations. We throughout America. I’ll talk about the need will confront them with focus and clarity and to have a health care system that is modern courage. and sensitive to the needs of our seniors. During the last 2 years, we have seen what I’ll talk about a lot of issues, but as I do can be accomplished when we work together. so, I’m going to remind the American people To lift the standards of our public schools, that solutions to some of the seemingly in- we achieved historic education reform, which tractable problems lay in the hearts and souls must now be carried out in every school and of our fellow citizens, that not only are we in every classroom so that every child in a strong nation, I will say, but that we’re a America can read and learn and succeed in compassionate nation, and when we find hurt life. To protect our country, we reorganized and people who need healing, that our fellow our Government and created the Depart- citizens can provide the love necessary to ment of Homeland Security, which is mobi- help a citizen realize the full potential of this lizing against the threats of a new era. To country. bring our economy out of recession, we deliv- I look forward to giving this speech. It is ered the largest tax relief in a generation. a moment where I will rally the American To insist on integrity in American business, people to some great causes and remind we passed tough reforms, and we are holding them that we’ll accomplish those causes to- corporate criminals to account. gether. Some might call this a good record. I call Thank you all. it a good start. Tonight I ask the House and NOTE: The President spoke at 10:54 a.m. in the the Senate to join me in the next bold steps Cabinet Room at the White House. to serve our fellow citizens. Our first goal is clear: We must have an economy that grows fast enough to employ Address Before a Joint Session of the every man and woman who seeks a job. After Congress on the State of the Union recession, terrorist attacks, corporate scan- January 28, 2003 dals, and stock market declines, our economy is recovering. Yet, it’s not growing fast Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, enough or strongly enough. With unemploy- Members of Congress, distinguished citizens ment rising, our Nation needs more small and fellow citizens: Every year, by law and businesses to open, more companies to invest by custom, we meet here to consider the and expand, more employers to put up the state of the Union. This year, we gather in sign that says, ‘‘Help Wanted.’’ this Chamber deeply aware of decisive days Jobs are created when the economy grows. that lie ahead. The economy grows when Americans have 110 Jan. 28 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 more money to spend and invest, and the A growing economy and a focus on essen- best and fairest way to make sure Americans tial priorities will be crucial to the future of have that money is not to tax it away in the Social Security. As we continue to work to- first place. gether to keep Social Security sound and reli- I am proposing that all the income-tax re- able, we must offer younger workers a ductions set for 2004 and 2006 be made per- chance to invest in retirement accounts that manent and effective this year. And under they will control and they will own. my plan, as soon as I’ve signed the bill, this Our second goal is high quality, affordable extra money will start showing up in workers’ health for all Americans. The American sys- paychecks. Instead of gradually reducing the tem of medicine is a model of skill and inno- marriage penalty, we should do it now. In- vation, with a pace of discovery that is adding stead of slowly raising the child credit to good years to our lives. Yet for many people, $1,000, we should send the checks to Amer- medical care costs too much, and many have ican families now. no health coverage at all. These problems will The tax relief is for everyone who pays in- not be solved with a nationalized health care come taxes, and it will help our economy im- system that dictates coverage and rations mediately: 92 million Americans will keep, care. this year, an average of almost $1,100 more Instead, we must work toward a system of their own money; a family of 4 with an in which all Americans have a good insurance income of $40,000 would see their Federal policy, choose their own doctors, and seniors income taxes fall from $1,178 to $45 per year; and low-income Americans receive the help our plan will improve the bottom line for they need. Instead of bureaucrats and trial more than 23 million small businesses. lawyers and HMOs, we must put doctors and You, the Congress, have already passed all nurses and patients back in charge of Amer- these reductions and promised them for fu- ican medicine. ture years. If this tax relief is good for Ameri- Health care reform must begin with Medi- cans 3, or 5, or 7 years from now, it is even care. Medicare is the binding commitment better for Americans today. of a caring society. We must renew that com- We should also strengthen the economy mitment by giving seniors access to preven- by treating investors equally in our tax laws. tive medicine and new drugs that are trans- It’s fair to tax a company’s profits. It is not forming health care in America. fair to again tax the shareholder on the same Seniors happy with the current Medicare profits. To boost investor confidence and to system should be able to keep their coverage help the nearly 10 million seniors who re- just the way it is. And just like you, the Mem- ceive dividend income, I ask you to end the bers of Congress, and your staffs and other unfair double taxation of dividends. Federal employees, all seniors should have Lower taxes and greater investment will the choice of a health care plan that provides help this economy expand. More jobs mean prescription drugs. more taxpayers and higher revenues to our My budget will commit an additional $400 Government. The best way to address the billion over the next decade to reform and deficit and move toward a balanced budget strengthen Medicare. Leaders of both polit- is to encourage economic growth and to show ical parties have talked for years about some spending discipline in Washington, strengthening Medicare. I urge the Members DC. of this new Congress to act this year. We must work together to fund only our To improve our health care system, we most important priorities. I will send you a must address one of the prime causes of budget that increases discretionary spending higher cost, the constant threat that physi- by 4 percent next year, about as much as cians and hospitals will be unfairly sued. Be- the average family’s income is expected to cause of excessive litigation, everybody pays grow. And that is a good benchmark for us. more for health care, and many parts of Federal spending should not rise any faster America are losing fine doctors. No one has than the paychecks of American families. ever been healed by a frivolous lawsuit. I Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 28 111 urge the Congress to pass medical liability panionship to lonely seniors. These good reform. works deserve our praise. They deserve our Our third goal is to promote energy inde- personal support, and when appropriate, they pendence for our country, while dramatically deserve the assistance of the Federal Gov- improving the environment. I have sent you ernment. a comprehensive energy plan to promote en- I urge you to pass both my Faith-Based ergy efficiency and conservation, to develop Initiative and the Citizen Service Act, to en- cleaner technology, and to produce more en- courage acts of compassion that can trans- ergy at home. I have sent you Clear Skies form America, one heart and one soul at a legislation that mandates a 70-percent cut in time. air pollution from powerplants over the next Last year, I called on my fellow citizens 15 years. I have sent you a Healthy Forests to participate in the USA Freedom Corps, Initiative, to help prevent the catastrophic which is enlisting tens of thousands of new fires that devastate communities, kill wildlife, volunteers across America. Tonight I ask and burn away millions of acres of treasured Congress and the American people to focus forests. the spirit of service and the resources of Gov- I urge you to pass these measures, for the ernment on the needs of some of our most good of both our environment and our econ- vulnerable citizens, boys and girls trying to omy. Even more, I ask you to take a crucial grow up without guidance and attention and step and protect our environment in ways children who have to go through a prison that generations before us could not have gate to be hugged by their mom or dad. I imagined. propose a $450 million initiative to bring In this century, the greatest environmental mentors to more than a million disadvan- progress will come about not through endless taged junior high students and children of lawsuits or command-and-control regulations prisoners. Government will support the train- but through technology and innovation. To- night I’m proposing $1.2 billion in research ing and recruiting of mentors. Yet it is the funding so that America can lead the world men and women of America who will fill the in developing clean, hydrogen-powered auto- need. One mentor, one person can change mobiles. a life forever, and I urge you to be that one A simple chemical reaction between hy- person. drogen and oxygen generates energy, which Another cause of hopelessness is addiction can be used to power a car, producing only to drugs. Addiction crowds out friendship, water, not exhaust fumes. With a new na- ambition, moral conviction and reduces all tional commitment, our scientists and engi- the richness of life to a single destructive de- neers will overcome obstacles to taking these sire. As a government, we are fighting illegal cars from laboratory to showroom, so that the drugs by cutting off supplies and reducing first car driven by a child born today could demand through antidrug education pro- be powered by hydrogen and pollution-free. grams. Yet for those already addicted, the Join me in this important innovation to make fight against drugs is a fight for their own our air significantly cleaner and our country lives. Too many Americans in search of treat- much less dependent on foreign sources of ment cannot get it. So tonight I propose a energy. new $600 million program to help an addi- Our fourth goal is to apply the compassion tional 300,000 Americans receive treatment of America to the deepest problems of Amer- over the next 3 years. ica. For so many in our country, the homeless Our Nation is blessed with recovery pro- and the fatherless, the addicted, the need is grams that do amazing work. One of them great. Yet there’s power, wonder-working is found at the Healing Place Church in power, in the goodness and idealism and faith Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A man in the pro- of the American people. gram said, ‘‘God does miracles in people’s Americans are doing the work of compas- lives, and you never think it could be you.’’ sion every day, visiting prisoners, providing Tonight let us bring to all Americans who shelter for battered women, bringing com- struggle with drug addiction this message of 112 Jan. 28 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 hope: The miracle of recovery is possible, Many hospitals tell people, ‘You’ve got AIDS. and it could be you. We can’t help you. Go home and die.’ ’’ In By caring for children who need mentors an age of miraculous medicines, no person and for addicted men and women who need should have to hear those words. treatment, we are building a more welcoming AIDS can be prevented. Antiretroviral society, a culture that values every life. And drugs can extend life for many years. And in this work, we must not overlook the weak- the cost of those drugs has dropped from est among us. I ask you to protect infants $12,000 a year to under $300 a year, which at the very hour of their birth and end the places a tremendous possibility within our practice of partial-birth abortion. And be- grasp. Ladies and gentlemen, seldom has his- cause no human life should be started or tory offered a greater opportunity to do so ended as the object of an experiment, I ask much for so many. you to set a high standard for humanity and We have confronted and will continue to pass a law against all human cloning. confront HIV/AIDS in our own country. And The qualities of courage and compassion to meet a severe and urgent crisis abroad, that we strive for in America also determine tonight I propose the Emergency Plan for our conduct abroad. The American flag AIDS Relief, a work of mercy beyond all cur- stands for more than our power and our in- rent international efforts to help the people terests. Our Founders dedicated this country of Africa. This comprehensive plan will pre- to the cause of human dignity, the rights of vent 7 million new AIDS infections, treat at every person, and the possibilities of every least 2 million people with life-extending life. This conviction leads us into the world drugs, and provide humane care for millions to help the afflicted and defend the peace of people suffering from AIDS and for chil- and confound the designs of evil men. dren orphaned by AIDS. I ask the Congress In Afghanistan, we helped to liberate an to commit $15 billion over the next 5 years, oppressed people. And we will continue including nearly $10 billion in new money, helping them secure their country, rebuild to turn the tide against AIDS in the most their society, and educate all their children, afflicted nations of Africa and the Caribbean. boys and girls. In the Middle East, we will This Nation can lead the world in sparing continue to seek peace between a secure innocent people from a plague of nature. And Israel and a democratic Palestine. Across the this Nation is leading the world in con- Earth, America is feeding the hungry. More fronting and defeating the manmade evil of than 60 percent of international food aid international terrorism. comes as a gift from the people of the United There are days when our fellow citizens States. As our Nation moves troops and do not hear news about the war on terror. builds alliances to make our world safer, we There’s never a day when I do not learn of must also remember our calling as a blessed another threat or receive reports of oper- country is to make the world better. ations in progress or give an order in this Today, on the continent of Africa, nearly global war against a scattered network of kill- 30 million people have the AIDS virus, in- ers. The war goes on, and we are winning. cluding 3 million children under the age 15. To date, we’ve arrested or otherwise dealt There are whole countries in Africa where with many key commanders of Al Qaida. more than one-third of the adult population They include a man who directed logistics carries the infection. More than 4 million re- and funding for the September the 11th at- quire immediate drug treatment. Yet across tacks, the chief of Al Qaida operations in the that continent, only 50,000 AIDS victims— Persian Gulf who planned the bombings of only 50,000—are receiving the medicine they our embassies in east Africa and the U.S.S. need. Cole, an Al Qaida operations chief from Because the AIDS diagnosis is considered Southeast Asia, a former director of Al a death sentence, many do not seek treat- Qaida’s training camps in Afghanistan, a key ment. Almost all who do are turned away. Al Qaida operative in Europe, a major Al A doctor in rural South Africa describes his Qaida leader in Yemen. All told, more than frustration. He says, ‘‘We have no medicines. 3,000 suspected terrorists have been arrested Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 28 113 in many countries. Many others have met a tegration Center, to merge and analyze all different fate. Let’s put it this way: They are threat information in a single location. Our no longer a problem to the United States and Government must have the very best infor- our friends and allies. mation possible, and we will use it to make We are working closely with other nations sure the right people are in the right places to prevent further attacks. America and coali- to protect all our citizens. tion countries have uncovered and stopped Our war against terror is a contest of will terrorist conspiracies targeting the Embassy in which perseverance is power. In the ruins in Yemen, the American Embassy in Singa- of two towers, at the western wall of the Pen- pore, a Saudi military base, ships in the tagon, on a field in Pennsylvania, this Nation Straits of Hormuz and the Straits of Gibral- made a pledge, and we renew that pledge tar. We’ve broken Al Qaida cells in Hamburg, tonight: Whatever the duration of this strug- Milan, Madrid, London, Paris, as well as Buf- gle and whatever the difficulties, we will not falo, New York. permit the triumph of violence in the affairs We have the terrorists on the run. We’re of men; free people will set the course of keeping them on the run. One by one, the history. terrorists are learning the meaning of Amer- Today, the gravest danger in the war on ican justice. terror, the gravest danger facing America and As we fight this war, we will remember the world, is outlaw regimes that seek and where it began: Here, in our own country. possess nuclear, chemical, and biological This Government is taking unprecedented weapons. These regimes could use such measures to protect our people and defend weapons for blackmail, terror, and mass mur- our homeland. We’ve intensified security at der. They could also give or sell those weap- the borders and ports of entry, posted more ons to terrorist allies, who would use them than 50,000 newly trained Federal screeners without the least hesitation. in airports, begun inoculating troops and This threat is new. America’s duty is famil- first-responders against smallpox, and are de- iar. Throughout the 20th century, small ploying the Nation’s first early warning net- groups of men seized control of great nations, work of sensors to detect biological attack. built armies and arsenals, and set out to And this year, for the first time, we are begin- dominate the weak and intimidate the world. ning to field a defense to protect this Nation In each case, their ambitions of cruelty and against ballistic missiles. murder had no limit. In each case, the ambi- I thank the Congress for supporting these tions of Hitlerism, militarism, and com- measures. I ask you tonight to add to our munism were defeated by the will of free future security with a major research and peoples, by the strength of great alliances, production effort to guard our people against and by the might of the United States of bioterrorism, called Project BioShield. The America. budget I send you will propose almost $6 bil- Now, in this century, the ideology of power lion to quickly make available effective vac- and domination has appeared again and seeks cines and treatments against agents like an- to gain the ultimate weapons of terror. Once thrax, botulinum toxin, Ebola, and plague. again, this Nation and all our friends are all We must assume that our enemies would use that stand between a world at peace and a these diseases as weapons, and we must act world of chaos and constant alarm. Once before the dangers are upon us. again, we are called to defend the safety of Since September the 11th, our intelligence our people and the hopes of all mankind. And and law enforcement agencies have worked we accept this responsibility. more closely than ever to track and disrupt America is making a broad and determined the terrorists. The FBI is improving its ability effort to confront these dangers. We have to analyze intelligence and is transforming called on the United Nations to fulfill its itself to meet new threats. Tonight I am in- charter and stand by its demand that Iraq structing the leaders of the FBI, the CIA, disarm. We’re strongly supporting the Inter- the Homeland Security, and the Department national Atomic Energy Agency in its mission of Defense to develop a Terrorist Threat In- to track and control nuclear materials around 114 Jan. 28 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 the world. We’re working with other govern- Iraq. A brutal dictator, with a history of reck- ments to secure nuclear materials in the less aggression, with ties to terrorism, with former Soviet Union and to strengthen global great potential wealth, will not be permitted treaties banning the production and ship- to dominate a vital region and threaten the ment of missile technologies and weapons of United States. mass destruction. Twelve years ago, Saddam Hussein faced In all these efforts, however, America’s the prospect of being the last casualty in a purpose is more than to follow a process; it war he had started and lost. To spare himself, is to achieve a result, the end of terrible he agreed to disarm of all weapons of mass threats to the civilized world. All free nations destruction. For the next 12 years, he system- have a stake in preventing sudden and cata- atically violated that agreement. He pursued strophic attacks. And we’re asking them to chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, join us, and many are doing so. Yet the course even while inspectors were in his country. of this Nation does not depend on the deci- Nothing to date has restrained him from his sions of others. Whatever action is required, pursuit of these weapons, not economic sanc- whenever action is necessary, I will defend tions, not isolation from the civilized world, the freedom and security of the American not even cruise missile strikes on his military people. facilities. Different threats require different strate- Almost 3 months ago, the United Nations gies. In Iran, we continue to see a Govern- Security Council gave Saddam Hussein his ment that represses its people, pursues weap- final chance to disarm. He has shown instead ons of mass destruction, and supports terror. utter contempt for the United Nations and We also see Iranian citizens risking intimida- for the opinion of the world. The 108 U.N. tion and death as they speak out for liberty inspectors were sent to conduct—were not and human rights and democracy. Iranians, sent to conduct a scavenger hunt for hidden like all people, have a right to choose their own Government and determine their own materials across a country the size of Cali- destiny, and the United States supports their fornia. The job of the inspectors is to verify aspirations to live in freedom. that Iraq’s regime is disarming. It is up to On the Korean Peninsula, an oppressive Iraq to show exactly where it is hiding its regime rules a people living in fear and star- banned weapons, lay those weapons out for vation. Throughout the 1990s, the United the world to see, and destroy them as di- States relied on a negotiated framework to rected. Nothing like this has happened. keep North Korea from gaining nuclear The United Nations concluded in 1999 weapons. We now know that that regime was that Saddam Hussein had biological weapons deceiving the world and developing those sufficient to produce over 25,000 liters of an- weapons all along. And today the North Ko- thrax, enough doses to kill several million rean regime is using its nuclear program to people. He hasn’t accounted for that mate- incite fear and seek concessions. America and rial. He’s given no evidence that he has de- the world will not be blackmailed. stroyed it. The United Nations concluded America is working with the countries of that Saddam Hussein had materials sufficient the region, South Korea, Japan, China, and to produce more than 38,000 liters of botu- Russia, to find a peaceful solution and to linum toxin, enough to subject millions of show the North Korean Government that nu- people to death by respiratory failure. He clear weapons will bring only isolation, eco- hasn’t accounted for that material. He’s given nomic stagnation, and continued hardship. no evidence that he has destroyed it. Our The North Korean regime will find respect intelligence officials estimate that Saddam in the world and revival for its people only Hussein had the materials to produce as when it turns away from its nuclear ambi- much as 500 tons of sarin, mustard, and VX tions. nerve agent. In such quantities, these chem- Our Nation and the world must learn the ical agents could also kill untold thousands. lessons of the Korean Peninsula and not He’s not accounted for these materials. He allow an even greater threat to rise up in has given no evidence that he has destroyed Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 28 115 them. U.S. intelligence indicates that Sad- of mass destruction. But why? The only pos- dam Hussein had upwards of 30,000 muni- sible explanation, the only possible use he tions capable of delivering chemical agents. could have for those weapons, is to dominate, Inspectors recently turned up 16 of them, intimidate, or attack. despite Iraq’s recent declaration denying With nuclear arms or a full arsenal of their existence. Saddam Hussein has not ac- chemical and biological weapons, Saddam counted for the remaining 29,984 of these Hussein could resume his ambitions of con- prohibited munitions. He’s given no evidence quest in the Middle East and create deadly that he has destroyed them. havoc in that region. And this Congress and From three Iraqi defectors we know that the American people must recognize another Iraq, in the late 1990s, had several mobile threat. Evidence from intelligence sources, biological weapons labs. These are designed secret communications, and statements by to produce germ warfare agents and can be people now in custody reveal that Saddam moved from place to a place to evade inspec- Hussein aids and protects terrorists, includ- tors. Saddam Hussein has not disclosed these ing members of Al Qaida. Secretly and with- facilities. He’s given no evidence that he has out fingerprints, he could provide one of his destroyed them. hidden weapons to terrorists or help them The International Atomic Energy Agency develop their own. confirmed in the 1990s that Saddam Hussein Before September the 11th, many in the had an advanced nuclear weapons develop- world believed that Saddam Hussein could ment program, had a design for a nuclear be contained. But chemical agents, lethal vi- weapon, and was working on five different ruses, and shadowy terrorist networks are not methods of enriching uranium for a bomb. easily contained. Imagine those 19 hijackers The British Government has learned that with other weapons and other plans, this time Saddam Hussein recently sought significant armed by Saddam Hussein. It would take one quantities of uranium from Africa. Our intel- ligence sources tell us that he has attempted vial, one canister, one crate slipped into this to purchase high-strength aluminum tubes country to bring a day of horror like none suitable for nuclear weapons production. we have ever known. We will do everything Saddam Hussein has not credibly explained in our power to make sure that that day never these activities. He clearly has much to hide. comes. The dictator of Iraq is not disarming. To Some have said we must not act until the the contrary, he is deceiving. From intel- threat is imminent. Since when have terror- ligence sources we know, for instance, that ists and tyrants announced their intentions, thousands of Iraqi security personnel are at politely putting us on notice before they work hiding documents and materials from strike? If this threat is permitted to fully and the U.N. inspectors, sanitizing inspection suddenly emerge, all actions, all words, and sites, and monitoring the inspectors them- all recriminations would come too late. selves. Iraqi officials accompany the inspec- Trusting in the sanity and restraint of Sad- tors in order to intimidate witnesses. dam Hussein is not a strategy, and it is not Iraq is blocking U–2 surveillance flights re- an option. quested by the United Nations. Iraqi intel- The dictator who is assembling the world’s ligence officers are posing as the scientists most dangerous weapons has already used inspectors are supposed to interview. Real them on whole villages, leaving thousands of scientists have been coached by Iraqi officials his own citizens dead, blind, or disfigured. on what to say. Intelligence sources indicate Iraqi refugees tell us how forced confessions that Saddam Hussein has ordered that sci- are obtained, by torturing children while entists who cooperate with U.N. inspectors their parents are made to watch. Inter- in disarming Iraq will be killed, along with national human rights groups have cataloged their families. other methods used in the torture chambers Year after year, Saddam Hussein has gone of Iraq: electric shock, burning with hot to elaborate lengths, spent enormous sums, irons, dripping acid on the skin, mutilation taken great risks to build and keep weapons with electric drills, cutting out tongues, and 116 Jan. 28 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 rape. If this is not evil, then evil has no mean- And as we and our coalition partners are ing. doing in Afghanistan, we will bring to the And tonight I have a message for the brave Iraqi people food and medicines and supplies and oppressed people of Iraq: Your enemy and freedom. is not surrounding your country; your enemy Many challenges, abroad and at home, is ruling your country. And the day he and have arrived in a single season. In 2 years, his regime are removed from power will be America has gone from a sense of invulner- the day of your liberation. ability to an awareness of peril, from bitter The world has waited 12 years for Iraq to division in small matters to calm unity in disarm. America will not accept a serious and great causes. And we go forward with con- mounting threat to our country and our fidence, because this call of history has come friends and our allies. The United States will to the right country. ask the U.N. Security Council to convene on Americans are a resolute people who have February the 5th to consider the facts of risen to every test of our time. Adversity has Iraq’s ongoing defiance of the world. Sec- revealed the character of our country, to the retary of State Powell will present informa- world and to ourselves. America is a strong tion and intelligence about Iraqi’s legal— nation and honorable in the use of our Iraq’s illegal weapons programs, its attempt strength. We exercise power without con- to hide those weapons from inspectors, and quest, and we sacrifice for the liberty of strangers. its links to terrorist groups. Americans are a free people, who know We will consult. But let there be no mis- that freedom is the right of every person and understanding: If Saddam Hussein does not the future of every nation. The liberty we fully disarm, for the safety of our people and prize is not America’s gift to the world, it for the peace of the world, we will lead a is God’s gift to humanity. coalition to disarm him. We Americans have faith in ourselves, but Tonight I have a message for the men and not in ourselves alone. We do not know— women who will keep the peace, members we do not claim to know all the ways of provi- of the American Armed Forces: Many of you dence, yet we can trust in them, placing our are assembling in or near the Middle East, confidence in the loving God behind all of and some crucial hours may lay ahead. In life and all of history. those hours, the success of our cause will de- May He guide us now. And may God con- pend on you. Your training has prepared you. tinue to bless the United States of America. Your honor will guide you. You believe in America, and America believes in you. Sending Americans into battle is the most NOTE: The President spoke at 9:01 p.m. in the House Chamber of the Capitol. In his remarks, profound decision a President can make. The he referred to President Saddam Hussein of Iraq. technologies of war have changed; the risks The Office of the Press Secretary also released and suffering of war have not. For the brave a Spanish language transcript of this address. Americans who bear the risk, no victory is free from sorrow. This Nation fights reluc- tantly, because we know the cost and we Message on the Observance of the dread the days of mourning that always Lunar New Year come. January 22, 2003 We seek peace. We strive for peace. And sometimes peace must be defended. A future I send greetings to those celebrating the lived at the mercy of terrible threats is no Lunar New Year, the Year of the Goat. peace at all. If war is forced upon us, we The Lunar New Year has traditionally will fight in a just cause and by just means, celebrated the rejuvenation of the earth and sparing, in every way we can, the innocent. the start of the new farm season. Today, for And if war is forced upon us, we will fight many Asian Americans it represents a period with the full force and might of the United of new beginnings and renewed hope. Dur- States military, and we will prevail. ing this time, individuals around the world Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 29 117 reaffirm the value of friendship, celebrate And I want to thank your Governor and family, and look forward to a hopeful future. attorney general and secretary of state for As our Nation continues to welcome new joining us today. I’m honored you all are opportunities and face new challenges, the here. Thanks for taking time out of your Lunar New Year reflects our country’s ongo- schedules to come and greet the President ing dedication to affirming the vitality of our and hear what I have to say. traditions, strengthening our relationships I travel today from Washington with mem- with our neighbors, and building a peaceful, bers of the mighty Michigan congressional more prosperous future for all. delegation: Your Congressman, Vern Ehlers; Laura joins me in sending our best wishes neighboring Congressman Peter Hoekstra; for peace, health, and happiness in the New Dave Camp and Nick Smith, also of the con- Year. gressional delegation. I appreciate these Members traveling with me. I was honored George W. Bush to speak in their Chamber last night. I talked about things that matter to the future of this NOTE: This message was released by the Office country. of the Press Secretary on January 29. An original was not available for verification of the content Today, before I came here, I had the of this message. honor of going to Spectrum Hospital, where I visited with docs and hospital administra- tors and Medicare—folks on Medicare, peo- Remarks in Grand Rapids, Michigan ple who hurt, and heard their stories. I will January 29, 2003 share some of that with you, because I be- lieve part of making sure that we’ve got a Thank you all. I’m anxious to get started. great country is we’ve got a great health care [Laughter] So I woke up this morning, and system that addresses the needs of all our Laura said, ‘‘Where are you going?’’ I said, citizens. ‘‘Grand Rapids, thankfully.’’ And she said, Our biggest need at home, seems like to ‘‘Home of a great American, Gerald Ford’’— me, is to make sure that anybody who wants and home to many great Americans. a job and can’t find one—and if they can’t I want to thank you for your hospitality. find a job, we’ve got a problem. We’ve got She said, ‘‘I’ve got a suggestion for you, short- to make sure this economy is as strong as en your speech.’’ [Laughter] I want to share it possibly can be. some of my thoughts about that speech I My philosophy is, the role of Government gave last night. It’s important for me to come is not to create wealth but an environment to parts of our country and explain why I in which the small-business owner can grow said what I said, so that you and others to be a big-business owner, in which the en- around our country clearly understand some trepreneur feels confident about the future, things about the country and the problems in which people are willing to take risk and we face. First thing I want you to know is invest, which will equal jobs. And that’s why that there’s no doubt in my mind that we I feel so strongly about making sure that peo- can accomplish our objectives, because we’re ple get to keep more of their own money. the finest nation, full of the greatest people We’ve come out of a recession. We’ve on the face of this Earth. withstood terrorist attacks. We had some of Thanks for coming. I also want to thank our fellow citizens think they could fudge the my friend Tommy Thompson, who is the books, and we’re routing them out and bring- Secretary of Health and Human Services, for ing them to justice, because we believe in leaving a comfortable life and serving our honesty in America. And our economy is still Nation. You may remember, he was the Gov- kind of nudging along, in spite of those set- ernor of Wisconsin. Don’t hold it against him, backs. But there’s more we need to do. here in Michigan. [Laughter] He’s a great When a fellow American has more money Governor, and he’s a great Secretary of in his or her pocket, they’re more likely to Health and Human Services. And I’m hon- demand a good or a service. And in the mar- ored Tommy is serving with me. ketplace which we have in America, when 118 Jan. 29 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 somebody demands a good or a service, Ten million seniors receive dividends. It’s somebody is more likely willing to produce part of their retirement package. It’s a part that good or a service. And when somebody of making sure the quality of life is high. A produces the good or a service, it means dividend is a part of a dollar that has gone somebody is more likely to find work. That’s through our system that has been taxed why tax relief is such an important compo- twice. A company first pays taxes on profits, nent about creating the environment for eco- and that’s right. And then they distribute the nomic growth. It is important for the people money out to a shareholder, somebody who of Michigan and America to know that when has invested in that company, and then the I talk about tax relief, it equals jobs. shareholder gets to pay it again. The double You hear a lot of rhetoric in Washington, taxation of dividends is not fair; it hurts our DC, about tax relief. You hear a lot of rhet- seniors. Congress needs to end the double oric about tax relief in Washington, DC, the taxation of dividends, for the sake of capital old rhetoric of class warfare. My attitude is, formation and for the sake of the quality of if you pay taxes, you ought to get relief; the life for the seniors in America. Government ought not to try to pick and These measures will help our economy choose. grow, and that’s important for the Federal Seventy percent of new jobs in America budget. It’s important for State budgets. If are created by small-business owners. It you’re worried about budgets, which we makes sense to try to create an environment should be worried about budgets, the first in which the small-business owner feels con- question you ask is, how do you create fident about the future, is willing to take risk growth in the economy? The more growth and expand jobs. It just so happens that most there is, the more likely it is you’ll have tax small businesses in America pay taxes at the revenues. Policies that stimulate growth income tax level because they’re sole propri- ought to be the centerplace of public policy, etorships or limited partnerships or Sub- not policies which discourage growth. And chapter S’s. the growth packages I talk about will encour- So when you hear me talk about tax relief, age economic vitality, means more tax reve- I want you to know that that will help stimu- nues at the Federal level. late small-business growth in America. More But there’s two equations when it comes money in the pockets of our small-business to deficits and balanced budgets. There’s the owners means it’s more likely somebody in revenue side, and then there’s the spending western Michigan is able to find work. side. I call upon the United States Congress We’re trying to get rid of the effects of to set clear and important priorities and not the marriage penalty. It doesn’t make any overspend the people’s money. sense to me that we tax marriage. [Laughter] And we have some important priorities It seems like we ought to encourage marriage that’s reflected in my budget, not only the in America. We ought to accelerate the in- budget this year but the budget the last cou- crease of the child credit from $600 to $1,000 ple of years. A significant, important, vital as quickly as possible. We ought to drop that priority is education. Our Federal Govern- lowest rate from 15 percent to 10 percent. ment has substantially increased the amount All these measures have been passed. You of Federal money we have spent on edu- see, what I’m talking about today is what I cation, particularly over the last 2 years. argued for to Congress 2 years ago. They’re We’ve increased it by another 6 percent in all law. Congress decided these were good the budget I’ve submitted to Congress. measures. It’s just that they phased them in Spending money is important for edu- over 3 or 5 or 7 years. We need some life cation, but so is making sure that every child in this economy. We’ve got people looking gets educated. It’s important to spend money for jobs who can’t find them. If the tax relief on priorities. It is essential that we set high is good 5 years from now, it makes a lot of standards for our children, that we challenge sense to put the tax relief in today. For the the soft bigotry of low expectations, that we sake of our economic vitality, Congress must insist that States measure so we can deter- act. mine whether programs are working, so we Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 29 119 know whether or not children are learning gram, as Vern Ehlers was telling me, is an to read and write and add and subtract. And inspiration to many here in Grand Rapids, equally important, it is essential that, when Michigan. I think Vern said it started right we find children trapped in schools which here. It shows the great social entrepre- will not teach and will not change, we give neurial spirit of our country. It’s a faith-based parents different opportunities for their chil- program. It’s a program—a call went out to dren. churches in the area. They said, ‘‘If you truly Yesterday, I talked about an immeasurable love the Almighty, help somebody who hurts. part of America’s strength, and that is our Mentor a child. Mentor a child.’’ hearts. Compassion in this country runs I said last night that we can save our soci- deep. It’s one of the really great blessings ety one heart, one soul, one conscience at to be the President of a country where peo- a time. Each of us can be somebody helping. ple love their neighbor like they’d like to be I urge you to mentor, just like Jerry has done. loved themselves, and it doesn’t even require I urge those who are addicted to find a pro- a Government program. [Laughter] gram that will help heal your heart. People I do think there’s a role of Government, care about you in our society. A better Amer- though, when it comes to helping people in ica is a compassionate America, where we need. The Government ought to help people save our country, one person at a time, and who cannot help themselves. And we need I’m confident it will happen. to recognize in Washington that there are A better America is one in which our pockets of despair and hopelessness all health care systems work. One of the com- around our country, that in this land of plenty mitments we have made to our seniors is that there are those who hurt, there are neighbor- they get good health care. This system is hoods where the concept of the American called Medicare. Medicare has been used as Dream just doesn’t exist, there are people a political football, however. It’s old. It’s im- who need love and affection and direction, portant, but it hadn’t changed. I like to re- there are people who are hopelessly addicted mind people, medicine has changed, and to drugs. Medicare hadn’t. It’s stuck in the past. It re- Government can spend money and should. quires all kinds of bureaucracies to allow new But Government cannot put hope in people’s medicines to come forth so our seniors can hearts or a sense of purpose in people’s lives. take advantage of the technologies and That happens when a fellow neighbor puts changes in medicine. their arm around somebody who hurts and I urged the Congress last night to put aside says, ‘‘I love you. Can I help you? What can all the politics and to make sure the Medicare I do to help you? Young lady or young man, system fulfills its promise to our seniors. I understand that this country belongs to you believe that seniors, if they’re happy with the and its future if you make the right decisions, current Medicare system, should stay on the and I’m here to help you make those right current Medicare system. That makes sense. decisions.’’ If you like the way things are, you shouldn’t Yesterday, I talked about the need to rally change. However, Medicare must be more the great compassion of America to focus on flexible. Medicare must include prescription those who hurt. Think about what it must drugs. Medicare must be available to seniors be to be a child whose mother or dad is in in a variety of forms. prison. Imagine what kind of life that would The Congress has got a good health care be, growing up in this society. I have hope system for themselves and their employees for those citizens because I know there is and other Federal employees, which is fine. somebody there in our society who can pro- It’s based upon trusting each Member of vide the love and direction and guidance to Congress to make decisions for his or her make sure that child has a chance to succeed. family. There’s a variety of plans from which Today I came out—when I landed here to choose. I believe it’s very important for at Ford Airport, I had the honor of meeting seniors to be given the same opportunities Jerry Nienhuis. He works for Kids Hope that Members of the Congress, Members of USA. I want my fellow—hi, Jerry. This pro- the Senate have. They ought to be able to 120 Jan. 29 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 choose their own health care plan, including We can get one, but I need your help. The fee-for-service plans. If it’s good enough for trial lawyers are powerful. They don’t see the the Congress, it’s good enough for the senior problem the way we see it. You need to write citizens of America. your Senators and make it clear to them that Any good plan provides options, and any you, like me, expect people who have had good plan makes sure seniors who cannot af- injury to be able to have their day in court. ford help receive help from the Federal Gov- And that’s what we want. We want a judicial ernment. I proposed a budget where discre- system that works. If somebody is hurt, they tionary spending grew at 4 percent. Within ought to have their day in court, but we need that budget I proposed last night is a substan- reasonable caps. We need to make sure that tial increase in Medicare funding of $400 bil- this lottery, this lawsuit lottery doesn’t ruin lion on top of what we already spend, over the health care for citizens all across our the next 10 years. This is a commitment that country. It’s an important piece of legislation, America must make to our seniors. A re- to help get control of costs that are running formed and strengthened Medicare system, out of sight here in the medical industry plus a healthy dosage of Medicare spending today. in the budget, will make us say firmly, ‘‘We Domestic policy is incredibly important, fulfilled our promise to the seniors of Amer- and I’ll spend a lot of time on it. But there’s ica.’’ nothing more important than protecting the American people from harm. I knew one of We want health care to be affordable and my challenges was going to be to make sure accessible for our all our citizens, of course. people understood that distance between One of the problems we have in our society September the 11th, 2001, did not nec- is we’ve got too many junk lawsuits, too many essarily mean war had ended and your Gov- lawsuits against docs and hospitals, too many ernment can relax. War has not ended. The frivolous lawsuits which cause people to prac- war that people brought to our soil still goes tice preventative medicine, procedure after on. procedure, just in case they get sued. Too We’re doing everything we can in Wash- many people being forced to settle out of ington to protect our soil. We’ve got a new court just to get rid of the lawsuits, which Department of Homeland Security that will drives up your cost and drives doctors and be up and running here pretty quickly. It’s nurses out of the practice of medicine. a better way to coordinate all the assets at And it’s a problem. I visited States where our disposal, to protect our borders and pro- it’s a real problem, where I’ve had docs come tect our airports, protect our infrastructure— and see me and say, ‘‘I can’t practice medi- if need be, respond in an efficient way on cine anymore.’’ I remember a baby doc that your behalf. came to see me when I was in Pennsylvania. Our intelligence services, FBI, are working She had tears in her eyes. She said, ‘‘I love a lot better than ever before. The FBI’s to deliver babies. I can’t do it anymore. I’m whole culture has changed from one that, being sued so much, my premiums are out ‘‘We will haul you in,’’ to one that says, ‘‘We’ll of sight.’’ prevent a danger from happening in the first It is essential—it is essential that Congress place as best we can.’’ In other words, we’re understand what excessive litigation is doing on alert. to patients. It’s driving up the cost. It makes We know that there is still an enemy which it hard for people to get access to care, be- lurks, and there is—there is. And they’re cause there’s fewer providers. nothing but a bunch of coldblooded killers, I’ve come to the conclusion that this is a by the way. You know, they just don’t value Federal issue, because excessive lawsuits are life like we do. The great thing about Amer- driving up the cost of health care at the Fed- ica is we say, ‘‘Every life is precious. Every- eral level. Medicare costs more; Medicaid body counts. Everybody has worth.’’ And costs more; veterans benefits cost more. We they just don’t view it that way. They kill in need a national, Federal medical liability pol- the name of a false ideology based upon ha- icy. tred. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 29 121

And as I told the Congress last night, and moral nation. We’re a great nation. We have the country, we’re winning this war. We’re a chance to use our wealth and our abilities chasing them down, one by one, and bringing to help cure that epidemic that plagues a them to justice. Make no mistake about it, group of people. I call upon the generosity we are slowly but surely dismantling their or- of the American people, at this time of trag- ganization. edy, where thousands are dying, where thou- Yesterday, some of them bunched up in sands of children are being orphaned, to join parts of Afghanistan. They, unfortunately, in a great cause, a great humanitarian cause, met the United States military head on—un- a cause beyond all imaginable—a cause to fortunately for them. [Laughter] The reason solve unimaginable problems, to help the I bring that up is our troops are still in Af- people who are needlessly dying. We can ghanistan, and they’re doing a great job. The make a huge difference, a significant dif- country needs our presence and will have our ference in the lives of thousands of our fellow presence—needs our presence to help make human beings. I want people to step back sure that those remnants of Al Qaida that at some point in time and say, ‘‘Thank God still lurk around the area are brought to jus- for America and our generosity as lives were tice. And they will be—they will be. Our coalition is still strong. The doctrine saved.’’ says that either you’re with us, or you’re with My point is, our presence in the world is the enemy—that still exists. And there are more than just our might, but our might is a lot of good people working hard all across needed in the world right now to make the the world to bring these people to justice. world a more peaceful place. The war on ter- The Brits hauled in a bunch the other day. ror is not confined strictly to the Al Qaida You’ll see the Spaniards. We’re sharing intel- that we’re chasing. The war on terror extends ligence, and we’re watching them. And when beyond just a shadowy terrorist network. The they pop their heads up, we’re getting them, war on terror involves Saddam Hussein be- one by one. cause of the nature of Saddam Hussein, the And it doesn’t matter how long it’s going history of Saddam Hussein and his willing- to take. It just doesn’t matter. Slowly but ness to terrorize, himself. surely, we will bring them to justice. Because Saddam Hussein has terrorized his own this country understands and this generation people. He’s terrorized his own neighbor- understands, we have an obligation to protect hood. He is a danger not only to countries our land. That’s our most important thing we in the region, but as I explained last night, do. because of Al Qaida connections, because of And by the way, in Afghanistan, we’re not his history, he’s a danger to the American leaving for another reason. We didn’t go into people. And we’ve got to deal with him. Afghanistan as conquerors; we went in as lib- We’ve got to deal with him before it is too erators. We liberated people from the clutch- late. es of one of the most barbaric regimes imag- Before September the 11th, during a pe- inable, and we’re helping to build schools and riod when a lot of us thought oceans would health care centers. Tommy was telling me protect us forever from gathering threats far they’re fixing to open one up in a couple of months in Afghanistan. And we’re building from our land, the thought of containing highways. We’re helping these good people somebody like Saddam Hussein made get back on their feet. sense—so we could step back in America and That’s the great compassion about our say, ‘‘Gosh. Well, don’t worry. He’s only a country: We’re strong in our might; we’re threat to somebody in the neighborhood, and compassionate in our vision. Everybody mat- we might pick or choose whether or not ters. Everybody has worth in the eyes of the we’re going to help in the neighborhood.’’ American people. It doesn’t matter where But see, our fellow citizens must understand you’re from, the nature of your religion. that September the 11th, 2001, changed the Everybody counts, including the millions equation. It’s changed the strategic outlook who suffer from AIDS in Africa. This is a of this country, because we’re not protected 122 Jan. 29 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 by oceans. The battlefield is here, and there- And it’s clear he’s not disarming. I’m con- fore, we must address threats today as they vinced that this still can be done peacefully. gather, before they become acute. I certainly hope so. The idea of committing There’s a reason why the world asked Sad- troops is my last option, not my first. I under- dam Hussein to disarm—for 12 years. stand the terrible price of war. I understand [Laughter] And the reason why is because what it means to put somebody into combat. he’s dangerous. He’s used them. He tortures I know what it means to hug mothers and his own people. He’s gassed his own people. wives. But I’ve got to tell you something. I’ve He’s attacked people in the neighborhood. thought long and hard about this. The risks What’s changed for America, besides the of doing nothing, the risk of assuming the fact that he’s still dangerous and can create best from Saddam Hussein, it’s just not a risk havoc with friends in the neighborhood, is worth taking. that there’s now a shadowy terrorist network So I call upon the world to come together which he could use as a forward army, attack- and insist that this dangerous man disarm. ing his worst enemy and never leave a finger- But should they choose not to continue to print behind, with deadly, deadly weapons. pressure Saddam and should he continue to And that’s what’s changed. defy the world, for the sake of our peace, We’re having an honest debate in this for the sake of the security, this country will country, and we should, about peace and how lead a coalition of other willing nations, and to achieve the peace. It should be clear to we will disarm Saddam Hussein. If need be, you now, though, that in my judgment you if war is brought upon us like I said last night, don’t contain Saddam Hussein. You don’t I want to assure you, particularly those who hope that therapy will somehow change his wear the uniform and those who have a loved evil mind—[laughter]—that you deal with one in the military, we will commit the full Saddam Hussein. I hope we can do this force and might of the United States military, peacefully. and for the name of peace, we will prevail. I went to the United Nations for a reason. And when we do, we will free people. This One, I want the United Nations to be some- great, powerful Nation is motivated not by thing other than an empty debating society. power for power’s sake but because of our I wanted it to address this threat. By a 15- values. If everybody matters, if every life 0 vote in the Security Council, they said, counts, then we should hope everybody has ‘‘Yes, it’s a problem and he must disarm.’’ the great God’s gift of freedom. We go into But the fundamental question is, when? Iraq to disarm the country. We will also go There’s a lot of focus on the inspectors, and in to make sure that those who are hungry we wish them well. But the role of the in- are fed, those who need health care will have spectors is not to play hide-and-seek with health care, those youngsters who need edu- Saddam Hussein in a country the size of Cali- cation will get education. But most of all, we fornia. There’s 108 inspectors running will uphold our values. And the biggest value around a country trying to stumble into we hold dear is the value of freedom. As I something, 108 people who are being misled said last night, freedom and liberty, they are by a person who’s made a history of fooling not America’s gifts to the world. They are inspectors. God’s gift to humanity. We hold that thought See, the role of the inspectors are not to dear to our hearts. play ‘‘gotcha.’’ He’s better at playing This is a great nation. America is a strong ‘‘gotcha,’’ obviously—for 12 years he’s played nation. America is a nation full of people who ‘‘gotcha.’’ The role of the inspectors are to are compassionate. America is a nation that watch Iraq disarm. That’s the role of the in- is willing to serve causes greater than our- spectors. They’re to report back and say, selves. There’s no question we face chal- ‘‘Gosh, he’s started getting rid of all his mus- lenges ahead of us, challenges at home, chal- tard gas or sarin gas. He started getting rid lenges abroad. But as I said last night, history of these weapons of mass destruction. He’s has called the right nation into action. His- now getting rid of the biological labora- tory has called the United States into action, tories.’’ That’s the role of the inspectors. and we will not let history down. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 30 123

Thank you all for coming. May God bless. On June 29, 2000, pursuant to section 302(b) of Public Law 106–200, then-Presi- dent Clinton determined that title IV of the NOTE: The President spoke at 12:40 p.m. at the DeVos Performance Hall. In his remarks, he re- Trade Act of 1974 should no longer apply ferred to Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, State attor- to Kyrgyzstan, and on December 29, 2000, ney general Mike Cox, and secretary of state Terri pursuant to section 3002 of Public Law 106– Lynn Land of Michigan; and President Saddam 476, he determined that title IV of the Trade Hussein of Iraq. The Office of the Press Secretary Act of 1974 should no longer apply to Geor- also released a Spanish language transcript of gia. these remarks. As required by law, I am submitting an updated report to the Congress that was pre- Statement on the Reelection of pared by my Administration concerning the emigration laws and policies of Armenia, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Rus- January 29, 2003 sian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. The report indi- I congratulate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon cates continued compliance of these coun- on his victory in Israel’s elections yesterday. tries with international standards concerning The friendship between the United States freedom of emigration. and Israel, and our commitment to Israel’s security, remain firm. I look forward to con- George W. Bush tinuing to work with Prime Minister Sharon The White House, and his new government in the search for January 29, 2003. peace and security for all Israelis and all Pal- estinians. Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on the Message to the Congress National Emergency With Respect to Transmitting a Report on the the Western Balkans Extension of Normal Trade Relations January 29, 2003 Status for Certain Former Eastern Bloc States To the Congress of the United States: As required by section 401(c) of the Na- January 29, 2003 tional Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the International Emer- To the Congress of the United States: gency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. On September 21, 1994, then-President 1703(c), I transmit herewith a 6-month re- Clinton determined and reported to the Con- port prepared by my Administration on the gress that the Russian Federation was not national emergency with respect to the West- in violation of paragraphs (1), (2), or (3), of ern Balkans that was declared in Executive subsection 402(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, Order 13219 of June 26, 2001. or paragraphs (1), (2), or (3), of subsection 409(a) of that Act. On June 3, 1997, he also George W. Bush determined and reported to the Congress The White House, that Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, January 29, 2003. and Ukraine were not in violation of the same provisions, and made an identical determina- tion on December 5, 1997, with respect to Executive Order 13285—President’s Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Council on Service and Civic Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. These ac- Participation tions allowed for the continuation of normal January 29, 2003 trade relations for these countries and certain other activities without the requirement of By the authority vested in me as President an annual waiver. by the Constitution and the laws of the 124 Jan. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

United States of America, and in order to programs developed pursuant to sub- encourage the recognition of volunteer serv- section 2(b)(i) of this order; ice and civic participation by all Americans, (iii) advise the Chief Executive Officer of and especially America’s youth, it is hereby the CNCS on broad dissemination, ordered as follows: especially among schools and youth Section 1. The President’s Council on organizations, of information regard- Service and Civic Participation. (a) There is ing recommended practices for the hereby established within the Corporation promotion of volunteer service and for National and Community Services civic participation, and other relevant (CNCS) the President’s Council on Service educational and promotional mate- and Civic Participation (Council). rials; (b) The Council shall be composed of up (iv) monitor and advise the Chief Execu- to 25 members, including representatives of tive Officer of the CNCS on the need America’s youth, appointed by the President. for the enhancement of materials dis- Each member shall serve for a term of 2 seminated pursuant to subsection years and may continue to serve after the 2(b)(iii) of this order; and expiration of their term until a successor is (v) make recommendations from time to appointed. The President shall designate one time to the President, through the Di- member to serve as Chair and one member rector of the USA Freedom Corps, to serve as Vice Chair. Subject to the direc- on ways to promote and recognize tion of the Chief Executive Officer of the outstanding volunteer service and CNCS, the Chair, and in the Chair’s absence civic participation by individuals, the Vice Chair, shall convene and preside at schools, and organizations and to pro- the meetings of the Council, determine its mote awareness of the ways in which agenda, and direct its work. Americans throughout our history Sec. 2. Mission and Functions of the have helped to meet the vital needs Council. of their communities and Nation (a) The mission of the Council shall be to: through volunteer service and civic (i) encourage the recognition of out- participation. standing volunteer service and civic Sec. 3. Administration. (a) Each Federal participation by individuals, schools, agency, to the extent permitted by law and and organizations and thereby en- subject to the availability of appropriations, courage more such activity, especially shall furnish such information and assistance on the part of America’s youth; and to the Council as the Council may, with the (ii) facilitate awareness of the ways in approval of the Director of the USA Free- which Americans throughout our his- dom Corps, request. tory have helped to meet the vital (b) The members of the Council shall needs of their communities and Na- serve without compensation for their work tion through volunteer service and on the Council. Members of the Council who civic participation. are not officers or employees of the United (b) In carrying out its mission, the Council States may receive travel expenses, including shall: per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized (i) design and recommend programs to by law for persons serving intermittently in recognize individuals, schools, and or- the Government (5 U.S.C. 5701–5707). ganizations that excel in their efforts (c) To the extent permitted by law, the to support volunteer service and civic Chief Executive Officer of the CNCS shall participation, especially with respect furnish the Council with necessary staff, sup- to students in primary schools, sec- plies, facilities, and other administrative serv- ondary schools, and institutions of ices and shall pay the expenses of the Coun- higher learning; cil. (ii) exchange information and ideas with (d) The Chief Executive Officer of the interested individuals and organiza- CNCS shall appoint an Executive Director tions on ways to expand and improve to head the staff of the Council. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 30 125

(e) The Council, with the approval of the future humanitarian emergency in the Mid- Chief Executive Officer of the CNCS, may dle East, to include contingency planning for establish subcommittees of the Council, con- such needs. Such an emergency may arise sisting exclusively of members of the Coun- if it becomes necessary for the United States cil, as appropriate to aid the Council in car- and other nations to use military force to dis- rying out its mission under this order. arm the Iraqi regime of its weapons of mass Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Insofar as destruction. These funds may be used, as ap- the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as propriate, to provide contributions to inter- amended (5 U.S.C. App.) (Act), may apply national, governmental, and nongovern- to the administration of any portion of this mental organizations, as well as for adminis- order, any functions of the President under trative expenses to manage contingency plan- the Act, except that of reporting to the Con- ning by the Department of State’s Bureau gress, shall be performed by the Chief Exec- of Population, Refugees, and Migration. utive Officer of CNCS in accordance with You are authorized and directed to inform the guidelines and procedures issued by the the appropriate committees of the Congress Administrator of General Services. of this determination and the obligation of (b) Unless extended by the President, this funds under this authority, and to arrange order shall expire 2 years from the date of for the publication of this memorandum in this order. the Federal Register. George W. Bush George W. Bush The White House, January 29, 2003. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., February 4, 2003] [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., January 31, 2003] NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Of- fice of the Press Secretary on January 30, and it NOTE: This Executive order was released by the will be published in the Federal Register on Feb- Office of the Press Secretary on January 30, and ruary 5. it was published in the Federal Register on Feb- ruary 3. Notice—Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement Memorandum on Determination With Chile Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance January 29, 2003 Act of 1962, as Amended Pursuant to sections 2103(a) and 2105(a) January 29, 2003 of the Trade Act of 2002, I have notified the Congress of my intention to enter into a Free Presidential Determination No. 2003–13 Trade Agreement with the Government of Chile. Memorandum for the Secretary of State Pursuant to section 2105(a)(1) of that Act, Subject: Determination Pursuant to Section this notice shall be published in the Federal 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Register. Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended George W. Bush Pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Migra- tion and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as The White House, amended, 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1), I hereby de- January 29, 2003. termine that it is important to the national interest that up to $15 million be made avail- [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 12:18 p.m., January 30, 2003] able from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to meet unex- NOTE: This notice was released by the Office of pected urgent refugee and migration needs the Press Secretary on January 30, and it was pub- that would be anticipated in the event of a lished in the Federal Register on January 31. 126 Jan. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

Message to the Congress vestment, while also providing increased op- Transmitting Notification of portunities for the people of Chile. Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade In this Agreement, the vast majority of Agreement With Chile U.S. and Chilean goods will become duty- free immediately. Most remaining tariffs will January 29, 2003 be eliminated within 4 years and all tariffs and quotas will be eliminated over a 12-year To the Congress of the United States: period. Over three-quarters of U.S. farm In accordance with sections 2103(a)(1) and goods will enter Chile duty-free within 4 2105(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 2002 (the years. ‘‘Trade Act’’), I am pleased to notify the Con- The United States is a global leader in gress of my intent to enter into a Free Trade services. This Agreement locks in substantial Agreement (FTA) with the Government of market access across the entire services sec- Chile. The Agreement we have negotiated pro- tor. motes our commitment to secure a level Fair treatment of U.S. goods and services playing field and to open new opportunities is important to increasing market access. This for America’s workers, farmers, businesses, Agreement has, among other provisions, spe- and consumers in global trade. The United cific and groundbreaking customs proce- States is a party to only three out of more dures and transparency requirements that than 200 existing FTAs, leaving Americans will promote efficiency and fairness. It also at a competitive disadvantage in many mar- establishes a secure and predictable legal kets. With the enactment of Trade Pro- framework for U.S. investors operating in motion Authority; the completion of this Chile. Agreement; ongoing global, regional, and bi- This is an agreement for the economy of lateral trade negotiations; and the continued the 21st century. Inventors, performers, au- support of the Congress, the United States thors, and creative enterprises in the United is reasserting leadership in world trade. States and Chile will benefit from enhanced United States leadership in promoting copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, trade liberalization advances our national in- and other intellectual property rights protec- terests. Free trade promotes our values by tion. The Agreement also contains state-of- encouraging openness, the rule of law, and the-art protections for digital products and respect for private property. It builds global electronic commerce. prosperity and strengthens security. Free My Administration is committed to moving trade employs the power of markets to meet forward on multiple fronts to advance envi- the needs of the poor and has helped lift mil- ronmental protection and worker rights in a lions of people out of poverty by putting credible and responsible manner. This them on the path to prosperity. In the ex- Agreement meets the labor and environ- tended campaign against terrorism, free mental objectives provided by the Congress trade can be an economic ally. By helping to create opportunity and hope in poorer so- in the Trade Act. cieties, open trade counters those who would In sum, free trade is a fundamental source destroy rather than create. of America’s economic vitality. This Agree- Securing open access to markets abroad ment will benefit the U.S. economy through is vital to the strength and continued growth both higher-paying jobs created by exporters of the U.S. economy. In the previous decade, and lower prices paid by consumers. It will exports accounted for 25 percent of our strengthen U.S. ties with a valued economic growth and currently support the jobs of partner and promote America’s political and more than 12 million Americans. In 2001, security interests in an important region. two-way trade of all goods and services be- As called for by the Trade Act, I am send- tween the United States and Chile totaled ing this notification at least 90 days in ad- $8.5 billion. This Agreement will improve op- vance of signing the U.S.-Chile FTA. My Ad- portunities for U.S. exports, growth, and in- ministration looks forward to working with Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 30 127 the Congress to develop appropriate legisla- consumers in global trade. The United States tion to approve and implement this Free is a party to only three out of more than 200 Trade Agreement. existing FTAs, leaving Americans at a com- George W. Bush petitive disadvantage in many markets. With the enactment of Trade Promotion Author- The White House, ity; the completion of this Agreement; ongo- January 29, 2003. ing global, regional, and bilateral trade nego- NOTE: This message was released by the Office tiations; and the continued support of the of the Press Secretary on January 30. Congress, the United States is reasserting leadership in world trade. United States leadership in promoting Notice—Notice of Intention To trade liberalization advances our national in- Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement terests. Free trade promotes our values by With Singapore encouraging openness, the rule of law, and January 29, 2003 respect for private property. It builds global prosperity and strengthens security. Free Pursuant to sections 2103(a) and 2105(a) trade employs the power of markets to meet of the Trade Act of 2002, I have notified the the needs of the poor and has helped lift mil- Congress of my intention to enter into a Free lions of people out of poverty by putting Trade Agreement with the Government of them on the path to prosperity. In the ex- Singapore. tended campaign against terrorism, free Pursuant to section 2105(a)(1) of that Act, trade can be an economic ally. By helping this notice shall be published in the Federal to create opportunity and hope in poorer so- Register. cieties, open trade counters those who would George W. Bush destroy rather than create. The White House, Securing open access to markets abroad January 29, 2003. is vital to the strength and continued growth of the U.S. economy. In the previous decade, [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, exports accounted for 25 percent of our eco- 12:18 p.m., January 30, 2003] nomic growth. They currently support the NOTE: This notice was released by the Office of jobs of more than 12 million Americans. the Press Secretary on January 30, and it was pub- Singapore is our 11th largest trading part- lished in the Federal Register on January 31. ner with total two-way trade in goods and services valued at $38.8 billion in 2001. This Message to the Congress FTA will improve opportunities for U.S. ex- Transmitting Notification of ports, growth, and investment, while also Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade providing increased opportunities for the people of Singapore. This Agreement pro- Agreement With Singapore vides for substantial market access across the January 29, 2003 entire services sector and locks in Singapore’s To the Congress of the United States: zero tariff rates on goods, including agri- In accordance with sections 2103(a)(1) and culture. 2105(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 2002 (the Fair treatment of U.S. goods and services ‘‘Trade Act’’), I am pleased to notify the Con- is important to increasing market access. This gress of my intent to enter into a Free Trade Agreement has, among other provisions, spe- Agreement (FTA) with the Government of cific and groundbreaking customs proce- Singapore. dures and transparency requirements that The Agreement we have negotiated pro- will promote efficiency and fairness. It also motes our commitment to secure a level establishes a secure and predictable legal playing field and open new opportunities for framework for U.S. investors operating in America’s workers, farmers, businesses, and Singapore. 128 Jan. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

This is an agreement for the economy of was declared in Executive Order 12722 of the 21st century. Inventors, performers, au- August 2, 1990. thors, and creative enterprises in the United States and Singapore will benefit from en- George W. Bush hanced copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property rights The White House, protection. The Agreement also contains January 29, 2003. state-of-the-art protections for digital prod- ucts and electronic commerce. NOTE: This message was released by the Office My Administration is committed to moving of the Press Secretary on January 30. forward on multiple fronts to advance envi- ronmental protection and worker rights in a credible and responsible manner. This Agreement meets the labor and environ- Message to the Congress on the mental objectives provided by the Congress United States Air Force Operating in the Trade Act. Location Near Groom Lake, Nevada In sum, free trade is a fundamental source of America’s economic vitality. This Agree- January 29, 2003 ment will benefit the U.S. economy through both higher-paying jobs created by exports To the Congress of the United States: and lower prices paid by consumers. It will Consistent with section 6001(a) of the Re- strengthen U.S. ties with a valued economic source Conservation and Recovery Act partner and promote America’s political and (RCRA) (the ‘‘Act’’), as amended, 42 U.S.C. security interests in an important region. 6961(a), notification is hereby given that on As called for by the Trade Act, I am send- September 13, 2002, I issued Presidential ing this notification at least 90 days in ad- Determination 2002–30 (copy enclosed) and vance of signing the U.S.-Singapore FTA. My thereby exercised the authority to grant cer- Administration looks forward to working with tain exemptions under section 6001(a) of the the Congress to develop appropriate legisla- Act. tion to approve and implement this Free Presidential Determination 2002–30 ex- Trade Agreement. empted the United States Air Force’s oper- George W. Bush ating location near Groom Lake, Nevada, The White House, from any Federal, State, interstate, or local January 29, 2003. hazardous or solid waste laws that might re- quire the disclosure of classified information NOTE: This message was released by the Office concerning that operating location to unau- of the Press Secretary on January 30. thorized persons. Information concerning ac- tivities at the operating location near Groom Message to the Congress Lake has been properly determined to be Transmitting a Report on the classified, and its disclosure would be harm- National Emergency With Respect to ful to national security. Continued protection Iraq of this information is, therefore, in the para- mount interest of the United States. January 29, 2003 The determination was not intended to To the Congress of the United States: imply that, in the absence of a Presidential As required by section 401(c) of the Na- exemption, RCRA or any other provision of tional Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), law permits or requires the disclosure of clas- and section 204(c) of the International Emer- sified information to unauthorized persons. gency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. The determination also was not intended to 1703(c), I am providing a 6-month periodic limit the applicability or enforcement of any report prepared by my Administration on the requirement of law applicable to the Air national emergency with respect to Iraq that Force’s operating location near Groom Lake Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 30 129 except those provisions, if any, that might re- tives that I’ve outlined to the United States quire the disclosure of classified information. Congress. The Secretary of Education is George W. Bush here, Rod Paige, behind me. John Ashcroft is here, the Attorney General. Rich Carmona, The White House, who is the U.S. Surgeon General, is with us January 29, 2003. today. Stephen Goldsmith, who is the Chair NOTE: This message was released by the Office of the Corporation for National and Commu- of the Press Secretary on January 30. nity Service, is with us. Les Lenkowsky is with us, who is the CEO of that Corporation. Gaddi Vasquez, who is the head of the Peace Remarks on the Anniversary of the Corps, is with us. USA Freedom Corps And most importantly, Alma Powell, Sec- January 30, 2003 retary of Colin Powell, is with us. Where are you? There she is. She’s kind of like my Thank you all for coming. The most com- mother in many ways. She’s always telling me passionate thing Darrell Green has done is what to do—[laughter]—and I’m always lis- to retire—[laughter]—particularly if you’re a tening. Dallas Cowboys fan. [Laughter] The most I want to thank Congressman Tom compassionate thing Darrell Green has done Osborne for coming today. Congressman, is decided to lend his heart to help America I’m honored that you’re here. I appreciate be a more welcoming society for every cit- your compassion and your care for our fellow izen. I appreciate his leadership. I appreciate citizens. They tell me Tim Roemer is here, his friendship, and I appreciate the other who just retired from the United States Con- members of the President’s Council on Serv- gress. I appreciate Tim’s participation. ice and Civic Participation. Darrell will lead this distinguished group I know the Mayor is here. Mayor Anthony of citizens. We have plucked two really fine Williams, who is a—I like to tease the Mayor, Americans to be Vice Chairmen. That’s, of remind him that—to keep fixing those pot- course, Senators Glenn and Dole, distin- holes in front of the White House—[laugh- guished Americans who have served their ter]—keep that garbage collected. [Laugh- country in many ways. Along with those, ter] But he’s doing a fine job, and I’m proud there’s a lot of other well-known Americans to call him friend, just like many of the citi- who have heard a call to be responsible citi- zens here are proud to call him Mayor. I want zens for the future of this country by using to thank members of the city council who their positions of influence and stature to are here as well. Mayors and city council rally the true strength of the country, which members must play an active role at rallying is the compassion of our fellow citizens. And the compassion of this country. I want to thank them for their participation I want to thank the Boys & Girls Clubs in this commission. across the country but particularly here in It’s a commission not only to convince our Washington, DC—Pat Shannon and Tim fellow citizens to love one another just like Sheahan—for opening up this facility. The we like to be loved; it’s a commission also Boys & Girls Club have got a grand history to devise practical ways to encourage others of helping children understand the future is to serve. And one practical way is for the bright for them as well as any other child development of an award that Americans in America. Boys & Girls Clubs have been from all walks of life all around our country safe havens. They’re little beacons of light will be able to post boldly on their wall, that for children who might not see light. And says, ‘‘I served this great country by loving I want to thank them for their service to the somebody.’’ And I want to thank you all for country. Part of the vision for America is that joining us. It is an important program. we have a mosaic of all kinds of people pro- I want to thank members of my adminis- viding love and comfort for people who need tration who are here who will be involved help. And Boys & Girls Club is a part of that in the implementation of some of the initia- majestic mosaic of America. 130 Jan. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

One of the great strengths of our country responsibility to encourage and provide in- is the fact that the social entrepreneurial spir- centive for employees to go help in the com- it is strong. We got people all across this land munity in which the company exists. One who don’t wait for some law passed out of hundred-sixty companies have signed up. I the United States Congress to say, ‘‘What can know Rich Parsons is here, of AOL/Time I do to help a neighbor in need?’’ There are Warner, Gene Case; and this company has thousands all across this country who have— been one of the—on the forefront, among who are making a singular difference in the others—Nardelli, of Home Depot, as well— lives of one citizen or one neighborhood or have encouraged their employees to not only one community. And the impact of all that provide good product but provide love and care and love allowed me to say point-blank compassion in their communities. to the American people after the tragedy that And I want to thank corporate America out of the evil done to America is going to for hearing the call. I encourage more com- come some incredible good. panies and more corporations to participate I do think there is an important role for in this quest to make sure the American Government. One of the roles of Govern- Dream extends itself in every neighborhood ment is to ask people to serve today. Once and in every corner of this country. again, I’m asking our fellow citizens to serve AmeriCorps has got tens of thousands of your community and to serve your country people helping to inoculate children against by finding a program that will make a dif- disease or tutoring children. I’m a supporter ference in somebody’s lives. It doesn’t matter of AmeriCorps. I urge the Congress to pass how big or small the program may sound. the Citizens Service Act to make sure that— What matters is your love and your energy [applause]. and your participation. Help somebody who is lonely. Mentor somebody who needs care Part of being a compassionate country also and concern. Feed the hungry. Find shelter means we need to be compassionate abroad. for the homeless. Answer the call of this That’s one of the reasons I laid out a powerful country. AIDS initiative for the citizens in Africa who A year ago we started what’s called the suffer from AIDS. It’s an initiative that I be- USA Freedom Corps. I thought it was impor- lieve will lend the great heart of the Amer- tant for the Federal Government to lend a ican people to the salvation of life after life structure to the thousands who may want to after life on that continent. help, to provide an outlet for those who And I want to tell the folks that Peace heard the call to provide 4,000 hours, 2 years Corps applications are up by 30 percent. And of service. And people are responding. There what I find—and even more interesting, 38 are over 60,000 opportunities that the USA more countries have asked for Peace Corps Freedom Corps can steer people to, opportu- volunteers to come into their land to help nities to volunteer all across the country. And their country and to help their citizens realize thousands and thousands and thousands of their full potential. See, in this country, we our fellow citizens have inquired as to how say, ‘‘Every life matters. Everybody is pre- to help, have said, ‘‘I want to help. Let me cious. Everybody counts.’’ be a part of an optimistic future for Amer- Senior Corps is vibrant and strong these ica.’’ And I want to thank those thousands days in America. There’s over a half a million who have signed up. members of Senior Corps. [Applause] Corporate America has a responsibility. Sounds like it’s vibrant and strong right here It’s fine to sell product, and that’s important. in this room. [Laughter] There’s a lot of responsibilities that come We’ve got 300 Citizen Corps Councils with running a company. Telling the truth around America to help every community is a responsibility that comes with running prepare in case of emergency. It’s a useful a country, by the way; treating your—being way to—for many of our citizens to volun- honest with your shareholder, if you’re a pub- teer, to help lend their talents to make sure lic company; being thoughtful to your em- America is buttoned up and prepared if the ployee. But I also believe there’s a corporate worst were to happen again. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 30 131

I think we ought to take our initiatives and something greater than herself will give her make sure that they’re focused and pointed the great satisfaction of knowing that she has as well—particularly at the Federal level. made one life better. She may make a lot What I’m about to say doesn’t preclude other of other lives better, too. But right now, she good things happening in America, but I do can say, ‘‘I’m making one life better.’’ It’s that think it makes sense to take some of our re- cumulative effect of people in America being sources and lend them to help those who are able to say, ‘‘I have made one life better,’’ vulnerable citizens, those who have got great that will make the whole country better. potential but need a little extra help. I asked my fellow citizens to think about I strongly believe in mentoring. I know we how you can be a person making somebody’s can change America one heart and one soul life better. I talked to Cecil from St. John’s at a time. There’s just no doubt in my mind Baptist in Columbus, Maryland. Cecil said we can. So I want to rally the compassion his preacher called him into action and his of the country to focus on junior high stu- wife said, ‘‘You keep talking about the need dents who may need a mentor. And I particu- for mentors, but you haven’t done a darn larly—I want to help the boys and girls whose thing about it.’’ Cecil and I married well. The mom or dad may be incarcerated. There are same thing happens to me, Cecil. [Laughter] programs all across our country that already But Cecil decided to become a mentor. He do that. I fully recognize that. This isn’t any- brought his young mentoree with him today. thing new. This is a way to build upon the I decided I’d trick the guy and say, ‘‘You got good works that already exist. any goals?’’ He looked me right in the eye I was in Philadelphia. I saw the program and said, ‘‘I’m going to be an architect. I’m that has been existing way before I was think- going to be an architect.’’ Congratulations to ing about writing my speech, about how that a great future architect of America, but con- community—out of a church—began to call gratulation as well to his mentor who helped upon other members of churches throughout set the example. Cecil, thank you for coming, Philadelphia to love a child who has to hug and thank your church. a mom or dad through a prison bar. And it’s I met Mark Harris. Mark wears the uni- making a difference in the lives of those chil- form of the United States of America. He’s dren. in our military. Mark is here to continue his We need to have that type of program all education, and he met Antonio. See, he’s a across the country. I’m asking for the Con- big brother, a part of the Big Brothers and gress to provide $450 million. The money will Big Sisters program, which is one of our Na- go to encourage recruitment, provide struc- tion’s strongest mentoring programs. He re- ture, to cover the overhead necessary to rally alized service to the country was more than the mentors, to find the folks that are willing just putting on the uniform. Service to the to hear the call. I believe we can change lives country was serving our country by loving through mentoring. somebody, by being a mentor. He under- You know why I say that? I say it because stands what I know, that when you change I’ve seen mentor and mentoree and heard a life, you change the country for the better. their testimony, just like I did today, earlier. Mark and I share a deep passion. We not I heard about the Best Friends Program here only want a secure country, we want a hope- in Washington, DC, changing lives. I met a ful country as well, an optimistic country. young lady, a junior in college from Atlanta, I met Karin Walser. She’s what I call a Georgia. She goes to school up here. And social entrepreneur. I think I’m looking at her college—they said, ‘‘We need people to a lot of social entrepreneurs here. These are help. We got what we call a U.S. Dream people who are, as we say in the vernacular, Academy.’’ And she heard the call—a junior ‘‘thinking outside the box’’ to make America in college. So I said, ‘‘Can you help?’’ And a better place. She started a program called she said, ‘‘You bet I can help.’’ Erica is now Horton’s Kids, which is a mentoring program mentoring, and I want to thank her for her on Capitol Hill—use the facilities there to mentorship. She’s changing one life. Her love help children understand structure and focus and her compassion and her dedication to and love in their lives. No, mentoring is a 132 Jan. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 fabulous, fabulous part of the American soci- believe that we can achieve peace. I believe ety. we can achieve peace at home, and I believe Larry Compton knows. He’s a 23-year-old we can achieve peace abroad. Likewise, I be- student who is with us today. He was lieve we can achieve a hopeful, hopeful fu- mentored as a kid coming up in Pontiac, ture. Michigan. He found direction in his life, and Listen, there are pockets of despair in guess what? He now mentors. He has been America. In spite our plenty, in spite of the mentored, and he now mentors. fact we’ve got great wealth compared to My point is, it’s the beginning of a process many societies, there are people who hurt, that feeds upon itself. Mentoring will change people who wonder about their future, peo- the country. I ask the Congress to pass this ple who are lost, people who are addicted, initiative. I ask my fellow citizens to join people who need help. And there is no ques- many, many fellow citizens in loving some- tion in my mind, however, that because of body who needs help. the great strength of our country, the com- And as we structure response to society’s passion of our people, we can help those peo- needs, we must never forget the power of ple realize a better tomorrow. faith in our society. There’s a—some of the The goal of this country is for everyone— greatest programs, initiatives, come out of not just a few—everyone in every community our faith-based programs or faith-based in every State in every part of our country churches or synagogues or mosques. You to understand the greatness and potential of know why? There is a universal call to love this country. Everybody counts in life. Every- somebody like you’d like to be loved yourself. body matters. Everybody is precious in the The handbook is pretty clear about the role sight of the Almighty. Everybody has worth. of—[applause]. There are fabulous programs That would be a philosophy that drives this that aren’t related to faith-based initiatives. Government as we work to strive to make That’s fine, and that’s good. But the corollary the American experience strong and hopeful to that is, Government should not discrimi- for every single citizen. nate against faith-based programs. They I want to thank my fellow citizens for your ought to welcome faith-based programs in love. I want to thank my fellow citizens for our society. your time. I want to thank your fellow citi- There are fantastic programs that helped zens—my fellow citizens for serving some- drug addicts kick their habit, and I think we thing greater than yourself, the greatest ought to focus resources and time and efforts country on the face of this Earth. God bless to help those who are addicted to drugs. But you all, and God bless America. there are also some wonderful programs based upon faith, on the understanding that if you change a person’s heart, you can NOTE: The President spoke at 10:25 a.m. at the change that person’s behavior. Our Govern- Jelleff Branch, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater ment should welcome faith-based programs Washington. In his remarks, he referred to former into our society. Washington Redskins player Darrell Green; Alma So I’ll continue to work with Congress to Powell, wife of Secretary of State Colin Powell; get this, the full aspects of the Faith-Based Mayor Anthony A. Williams of Washington, DC; Initiative out of the Halls of Congress. We Patricia G. Shannon, president and chief executive ought not to be stuck on process. We ought officer, and Tim Sheahan, executive vice presi- to be focused on results. We ought to ask dent, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington; the question, does it work? And if it works, Rich Parsons, chief executive officer, and Steve Case, chairman, AOL/Time Warner; and Bob we ought to welcome anything that works to Nardelli, chairman, president, and chief executive save American lives. officer, Home Depot. The Office of the Press Sec- I’m a confident man. I’m a confident man retary also released a Spanish language transcript about the future of this country. I truly of these remarks. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 30 133

Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Saddam Hussein of Iraq Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Q. Sir, are you open to giving Saddam a Italy and an Exchange With final deadline, and are you willing to let him Reporters slip into exile—this, a man who recently said he wants to break the neck of our country? January 30, 2003 President Bush. First, let me echo the comments of my National Security Adviser, President Bush. I will make an opening who the other day in commenting about this statement; Silvio will make an opening state- process said this is a matter of weeks, not ment; we’ll have one question from the months. In other words, for the sake of Americans, one question from the Italians. peace, this issue must be resolved. Hopefully, We’re running a little late. We’d like to spend it can be done peacefully. Hopefully, the hours answering your questions, but the pressure of the free world will convince Mr. problem is we’ve got other matters to work Saddam Hussein to relinquish power, and on. should he choose to leave the country, along First, it’s my honor to welcome Silvio with a lot of the other henchmen who have Berlusconi back. He is a personal friend. Italy tortured the Iraqi people, we would welcome is a great friend of America; America is a that, of course. great friend of Italy. The Prime Minister and I will tell my friend Silvio that the use of I will of course be talking about a lot of mat- military troops is my last choice, not my first. ters, the most significant matter will be how The commitment of young men and Ameri- to keep the peace, how to make the world cans into battle is a difficult decision, because a peaceful place. I understand the cost of war. But I also un- I am most grateful that the Prime Minister derstand the cost of inaction. There is a high signed a letter, along with other leaders of price to be paid for the civilized world by European countries, which clarified the issue not enforcing the opinion of the world, which that we’re dealing with, and that is that Sad- was for Saddam Hussein to disarm. dam Hussein is a clear threat to peace. It There’s a reason why leaders around the was a strong statement. It also was a state- world believe he ought to disarm. There’s a ment of solidarity with the United States, and reason why the Security Council of the I appreciated that very much. United Nations voted 15-0 to say to Saddam, Prime Minister Berlusconi. Thank you. disarm—and that’s because he’s dangerous. President Bush. I appreciate your friend- Would you care to call on somebody from ship. I welcome you back to the Oval Office the Italian press? and look forward to having a long and fruitful Prime Minister Berlusconi. In Italy, I al- discussion. ready said it. I had the opportunity to say that we have always been the faithful ally Prime Minister Berlusconi. We are here country of United States; we are close friends for good work, for a just cause, and for every- of the United States, also in this case. body, I think. And I am here with a friend, I believe that the moment has arrived to with a country, that is the best friend of my find out where all the weapons of mass de- country. struction that Saddam Hussein said he had, President Bush. Well, thank you. And where they ended up. We really fear that your English is very good. after the series of terrorist attacks, which cul- Prime Minister Berlusconi. No, no. I minated with the attacks on September 11th, have never the time. We have so much to there is the intention of the terrorists is to do in Italy, I have not the time to—— really come to a terrible disaster. And to do President Bush. Not the time to practice? so, they have to avail themselves of the bio- Prime Minister Berlusconi. ——to learn logical, chemical weapons that we know were better English. available as Saddam Hussein. President Bush. Well, thank you for that Therefore, on the basis of the United Na- kind comment. Ron [Ron Fournier, Associ- tions Security Council Resolution 1441, Sad- ated Press]. dam Hussein has to reveal and account for 134 Jan. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 the weapons that we know he has. So the democracy and our freedom. And I already decision on peace rests in his hands. We all had the opportunity to say this to President want peace. Bush: Every time I see the U.S. flag, I don’t And I’m here today to help my friend see the flag only representative of a country, President Bush to convince everybody that but I see it as a symbol of democracy and this is in the interest of everybody. And if of freedom. we are all united, the European Union, the President Bush. Thank you, sir. Thanks. United States, the Federation of Russia, ev- erybody, all the other states under the United NOTE: The President spoke at 12:13 p.m. in the Nations, then Saddam Hussein will under- Oval Office at the White House. Except for his stand that he will have no other option but opening remarks, Prime Minister Berlusconi to reveal the arms and to destroy them. spoke in Italian, and his remarks were translated President Bush. Along those lines, let me by an interpreter. make one clarification on my statement. I think that no matter how Mr. Saddam is dealt with, the goal of disarming Iraq still stays the Statement on Joining the same, regardless of who is in charge of the International Thermonuclear Government. And that’s very important for Experimental Reactor Collaboration the Iraqi people to know. January 30, 2003 And I also want to assure Silvio that should we require military action, shortly after our I am pleased to announce that the United troops go in will go food and medicine and States will join ITER, an ambitious inter- supplies to the Iraqi people. We will, of national research project to harness the course, win militarily, if we have to. But we’ll promise of fusion energy. The results of also want to make sure that we win the peace ITER will advance the effort to produce as well. clean, safe, renewable, and commercially Would you care to call on somebody in available fusion energy by the middle of this the Italian press? century. Commercialization of fusion has the potential to dramatically improve America’s Italy-U.S. Relations energy security while significantly reducing Q. Mr. Prime Minister, I just had a ques- air pollution and emissions of greenhouse tion. You expressed your sentiment to friend- gases. ship for the United States, and loyalty. Now, The United States will be working with the will you be ready to commit Italy to go along United Kingdom, other European Union na- with the United States should the United tions, Russia, China, Japan, and Canada on States put together a coalition of the willing, the creation of ITER. Today, I am directing as the President has said? the Secretary of Energy to represent the And to you, Mr. President, do you expect United States at the upcoming ITER meet- Mr. Berlusconi—— ings in St. Petersburg, Russia. We welcome Assistant Press Secretary Reed Dick- the opportunity to work with our partners ens. Only one question. to make fusion energy a reality. President Bush. I would have answered it, but they said no. [Laughter] But I don’t even know the question. Go ahead. Statement on Senate Confirmation of Prime Minister Berlusconi. We will John Snow as Secretary of the never forget that we owe our freedom—our Treasury freedom—our wealth to the United States of January 30, 2003 America—and our democracy. And we also will never forget that there have been many I am pleased that the Senate acted quickly American young lives that were lost and sac- to confirm John Snow as Secretary of the rifice themselves for us. Treasury. John will work with me to strength- So for us, the United States is not only en economic growth and create jobs so that our friend, but they are the guarantee of our everyone who seeks work can find work. I Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 30 135 thank Chairman Grassley and Senator Bau- Most cases of cardiac arrest that result in sud- cus and commend them for their leadership. den death occur when the diseased heart’s electrical impulses become rapid and then chaotic. About 95 percent of sudden cardiac Proclamation—American Heart arrest victims die before reaching the hos- Month, 2003 pital. However, if treated within a few min- January 30, 2003 utes, cardiac arrest can be reversed through defibrillation, an electric shock that allows By the President of the United States the heart to resume a normal beat. of America Research has shown that early cardio-pul- monary resuscitation (CPR) and rapid A Proclamation defibrillation, combined with early advanced Advances in medical research have signifi- care, can produce long-term survival rates of cantly improved our capacity to fight heart 40 percent where a cardiac arrest has been disease by providing greater knowledge witnessed by a bystander. The AHA has de- about its causes, more innovative diagnostic veloped a nationwide educational campaign tools to detect and counter it, and new and called ‘‘Operation Heartbeat,’’ to increase improved treatments that help people sur- public awareness about cardiac arrest. ‘‘Op- vive and recover from it. Despite these ad- eration Heartbeat’’ is educating the public vances, heart disease continues to be Amer- about the warning signs of cardiac arrest, the ica’s number one killer. During American importance of calling 911 immediately, and Heart Month, we renew our commitment to the benefits of administering CPR until fighting cardiovascular disease by encour- defibrillation can be given. aging our citizens to learn more about its risk When Americans take personal steps to factors, its various warning signs, and life-sav- improve their health, our whole society bene- ing emergency response techniques. fits. By developing good eating habits, being Heart attacks result when the blood supply physically active, taking advantage of preven- to part of the heart muscle is severely re- tive screenings, and avoiding drugs, tobacco, duced or stopped. Because many heart attack and excessive use of alcohol, individuals and victims do not recognize the warning signs families can significantly reduce the onset until it is too late, only one in five is able and burden of heart disease. In promoting to reach a hospital quickly enough to benefit new education programs, supporting re- fully from treatments. To help Americans search, expanding access to life-saving tools, survive heart attacks, the National Heart, and encouraging our citizens to learn more Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which about cardiovascular disease and lead healthy is part of the National Institutes of Health, lifestyles, we can save lives. has joined with the American Heart Associa- In recognition of the important ongoing tion (AHA) and other national organizations fight against cardiovascular disease, the Con- to create a major educational campaign, gress, by Joint Resolution approved Decem- called ‘‘Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs.’’ ber 30, 1963, as amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 This campaign encourages Americans to U.S.C. 101), has requested that the President learn the warning signs of a heart attack and issue an annual proclamation designating to call 911 within minutes—five at most— February as ‘‘American Heart Month.’’ of the start of symptoms. The campaign also Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, offers educational materials for both the gen- President of the United States of America, eral public and healthcare professionals to do hereby proclaim February 2003 as Amer- encourage communication among doctors, ican Heart Month. I invite the Governors of other healthcare providers, and their patients the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto about the importance of recognizing heart at- Rico, officials of other areas subject to the tack signs and getting treatment quickly. jurisdiction of the United States, and the Far too many Americans are also unaware American people to join me in reaffirming of the dangers of cardiac arrest, in which the our commitment to combating cardiovascular heart suddenly loses its ability to function. disease. 136 Jan. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set Memorandum on Major Drug my hand this thirtieth day of January, in the Transit or Major Illicit Drug year of our Lord two thousand three, and Producing Countries for 2003 of the Independence of the United States of January 30, 2003 America the two hundred and twenty-sev- enth. Presidential Determination No. 2003-14

George W. Bush Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination on NOTE: At the time of publication, this proclama- Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug tion had not been received by the Office of the Producing Countries for 2003 Federal Register for assignment of a proclamation number. Pursuant to section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228) (FRAA), which was enacted on September 30, 2002, I hereby identify the following countries as major drug Letter to Congressional Leaders transit or major illicit drug producing coun- Transmitting the Reorganization tries: Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Bolivia, Plan Modification for the Brazil, Burma, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Department of Homeland Security Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, January 30, 2003 Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Ven- ezuela, and Vietnam. Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) The Majors List applies by its terms to Pursuant to section 1502 of the Homeland countries. The United States Government in- Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296) terprets the term broadly to include entities (the ‘‘Act’’), I submit herewith the enclosed that exercise autonomy over actions or omis- Reorganization Plan Modification for the sions that could lead to a decision to place Department of Homeland Security (DHS), them on the list and, subsequently, to deter- which represents a modification of certain as- mine their eligibility for certification. A coun- pects of the DHS Reorganization Plan I sub- try’s presence on the Majors List is not nec- mitted to you on November 25, 2002. The essarily an adverse reflection of its govern- modification involves organizational units ment’s counternarcotics efforts or level of co- within the DHS Border and Transportation operation with the United States. Consistent Security Directorate. The enclosed Reorga- with the statutory definition of a major drug nization Plan Modification provides informa- transit or drug producing country set forth tion concerning the elements identified in in section 481(e)(5) of the Foreign Assistance section 1502(b), and is itself subject to modi- Act of 1961, as amended (FAA), one of the reasons that major drug transit or drug pro- fication pursuant to section 1502(d) of the ducing countries are placed on the list is the Act. In accordance with section 1502(a) of combination of geographical, commercial, the Act, please transmit this Reorganization and economic factors that allow drugs to Plan Modification to the appropriate con- transit or be produced despite the concerned gressional committees. government’s most assiduous enforcement Sincerely, measures. Pursuant to section 706(2)(A) of the George W. Bush FRAA, I hereby designate Burma, Guate- mala, and Haiti as countries that have failed demonstrably during the previous 12 months NOTE: Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis to adhere to their obligations under inter- Hastert, Speaker of the House of Representatives, national counternarcotics agreements and and Richard B. Cheney, President of the Senate. take the measures set forth in section Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 31 137

489(a)(1) of the FAA. Attached to this which continue to work energetically to sup- memorandum are justifications for each of port our joint law enforcement efforts. the countries so designated, as required by Under section 706 of the FRAA, you are section 706(2)(B). hereby authorized and directed to submit I have also determined, in accordance with this memorandum to the Congress, and to provisions of section 706(3)(A) of the FRAA, publish it in the Federal Register. that provision of United States assistance to George W. Bush Guatemala and Haiti in FY 2003 is vital to the national interests of the United States. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, Additionally, the alarming increase in the 8:45 a.m., February 4, 2003] quantity of illegal synthetic drugs entering NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Of- the United States, especially ecstasy from fice of the Press Secretary on January 31. The Europe, is of particular concern. A significant memorandum and its attached statements of ex- amount of the ecstasy consumed in the planation will be published in the Federal Register United States is manufactured clandestinely on February 5. in The Netherlands (in 2001, a total of 9.5 million ecstasy tablets were seized in the Remarks on the Emergency Plan for United States, and the Drug Enforcement Administration believes that the majority of AIDS Relief tablets originated in The Netherlands). We January 31, 2003 are working closely with Dutch authorities Thank you all for coming. I’m honored you to stop the production and export of ecstasy, all are here. I’m so grateful that many from which we both regard as a serious threat to the diplomatic corps are here. our citizens. We expect Dutch authorities to This is a historic year for America. It’s a move effectively and measurably in the com- year of great consequence. It’s a year in ing year against the production and export which we have an opportunity to work with of this drug, including dismantling labs and others to shape the future of our globe. We proceeding against trafficking organizations. have a chance to achieve peace. We have a Early in the year, we plan to discuss specific chance to achieve a more compassionate steps we can take together to reduce drug world for every citizen. America believes trafficking. deeply that everybody has worth, everybody Although the United States enjoys an ex- matters, everybody was created by the Al- cellent level of bilateral cooperation with mighty, and we’re going to act on that belief, Canada, the United States Government is and we’ll act on that passion. concerned that Canada is a primary source You know, the world looks at us and say, of pseudoephedrine and an increasing source ‘‘They’re strong.’’ And we are. We’re strong of high potency marijuana, which are ex- militarily, but we’ve got a greater strength ported to the United States. Over the past than that. We’ve got a strength in the uni- few years there has been an alarming in- versality of human rights and the human con- crease in the amount of pseudoephedrine di- dition. It’s in our country’s history. It’s in- verted from Canadian sources to clandestine grained in our soul. And today we’re going drug laboratories in the United States, where to describe how we’re going to act, not just it is used to make methamphetamine. The talk, but act, on the basis of our firm beliefs. Government of Canada, for the most part, I want to thank Tommy; he’s the new has not regulated the sale and distribution chairman of the board of the Global Fund. of precursor chemicals. The regulations to He’s also the Secretary of Health and Human restrict the availability of pseudoephedrine, Services, doing a great job for our administra- which the Government of Canada has just tion. I want to thank so very much the Am- promulgated, should be stronger. Notwith- bassadors from Guyana and Uganda for standing Canada’s inadequate control of il- standing up here with us today. I appreciate licit diversion of precursor chemicals, I com- the other ambassadors from the continent of mend Canadian law enforcement agencies, Africa and the Caribbean for being here. 138 Jan. 31 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

With us as well is Bill Frist, a United States dom is God’s gift to humanity. Freedom Senator, majority leader, passionate advocate means freedom from a lot of things. And of good health care for every citizen on the today, on the continent of Africa, freedom globe, a man with whom this administration means freedom from the fear of a deadly will work, along with Russ Feingold, from pandemic. That’s what we think in America, Wisconsin, to make sure that the proposal and we’re going to act on that belief. Our becomes real. That means funded. [Laugh- founding belief in human dignity should be ter] There’s no doubt in my mind that when how we conduct ourselves around the world you’ve got the majority leader and a distin- and will be how we conduct ourselves around guished Senator like Senator Feingold the world. teaming up together, that this will get done. I want you all to remember, and our fellow It’s just a matter of time. citizens to remember, that this is nothing I’m honored that Mark Malloch is here— new for our country. Human dignity has been Mark Malloch Brown is here, who is the a part of our history for a long time. We fed U.N.—administrator of the U.N. Develop- the hungry after World War I. This country ment Program. I want to thank—the U.S. Surgeon General Carmona is here with us. carried out the Marshall plan and the Berlin Rich, thank you for coming. Andrew Natsios airlift. is USAID administrator. Dr. Zerhouni of the Today we provide 60 percent—over 60 NIH is with us. Tony Fauci is here with us. percent of all the international food aid. There are a lot of docs here today. [Laughter] We’re acting on our compassion. It’s nothing Julie Gerberding of the Centers for Disease new for our country. But there’s a pandemic Control and Prevention. Thank you all for which we must address now, before it is too coming today. Les Crawford is the deputy late. And that’s why I took this message to commissioner of the Food and Drug Admin- our fellow citizens, that now is the time for istration. this country to step up our efforts to save And of course, a man who is on my staff lives. After all, on the continent of Africa, who is going to make an enormous difference 30 million people have the AIDS virus—30 here and abroad as a direct adviser to the million people. Three million children under President, and that’s Dr. Joe O’Neill, who’s the age of 15 have the AIDS virus. More the director of National AIDS Policy. He’s than 4 million people require immediate about as fine a human being as you’ll ever drug treatment. Yet, just about one percent know. He cares deeply, and his care has of people receive drug treatment. I mean, had—he’s got a lot of influence, let me put there is a significant world problem that the it to you this way, because of his convictions. United States of America can do something As I mentioned, we’re a strong nation. But about. We can be involved. we’re also a blessed nation. And it’s impor- Tommy mentioned the images, the hor- tant for our citizens to recognize that richness rible images, that take place in Africa. It’s is one thing. Recognizing that we’re blessed important for our fellow citizens, as they lis- gives a different perspective, I think. I think ten to the dialog on this initiative, to under- it enhances the fact that we have a responsi- stand that there are mass burials and un- bility. If you’re blessed, there is a responsi- bility to recognize your blessings in a compas- marked graves on the continent of Africa. So sionate way. Blessings are a two-way street. many people are dying that the graves are We’ve got to understand in this country that unmarked. The pandemic is creating such if you value life and say every life is equal, havoc that there are mass burials, that there that includes a suffering child on the con- are wards of children that are dying because tinent of Africa. If you’re worried about free- of AIDS, not a ward, not some wards, but dom, that’s just not freedom for your neigh- wards after wards full of dying children be- bor in America; that’s freedom for people cause of AIDS, that there are millions of or- around the globe. It’s a universal principle. phans, lonely children, because their mom As I said in my State of the Union, free- or dad has died—children left, in some cases, dom is not America’s gift to the world; free- to fend for themselves. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 31 139

Because the AIDS diagnosis is considered we want to bring a comprehensive system. a death sentence, many folks don’t seek treat- It’s more than money that we bring; we bring ment, and that’s a reality. It’s as if the AIDS expertise and compassion and love and the pandemic just continues to feed upon itself desire to develop a comprehensive system, over and over and over again, because of work with people in Africa to do so, for diag- hopelessness. This country needs to provide nosis and treatment and prevention. some hope, because this disease can be pre- We are determined to turn the tide against vented and it can be treated. That’s impor- AIDS. And we’re going to start in 14 African tant for our fellow citizens to know. Anti- and Caribbean countries, where the disease retroviral drugs are now dramatically more is most heavily concentrated. We whip it in affordable in many nations, and these drugs those 15—or 14—we will show what is pos- are used to extend the lives of those with sible in other countries. HIV. In other words, these drugs are really We’re going to be involved with the fund. affordable. We’ll continue to have bilateral aid. We want And when the treatment has come to Afri- to have intense focus where the need is most ca, it is also important for our citizens to un- severe and show the world what is possible— derstand the effect of that treatment. It’s not just show our fellow citizens or show the called the Lazarus effect. When one patient folks on the continent of Africa, but the world is rescued by medicine, as if back from the needs to see what we can do together. The dead, many others with AIDS seek testing model has been applied with great success and treatment, because it is the first sign of in Uganda. Anybody who knows the issue of hope they have ever seen. AIDS on the African Continent appreciates We have the opportunity to bring that the efforts of Uganda. And we feel like that hope to millions. It’s an opportunity for this it can be duplicated, and that’s the mission, Nation to affect millions and millions of lives. the goal. Even though we’re on 14 countries And so that’s why I’ve laid out the Emer- initially with this major focus, we understand gency Plan for AIDS Relief. I called it in there’s suffering elsewhere. And we want to my State of the Union a work of mercy, and expand beyond. We want to encourage oth- that’s what I believe it is. ers to join us as well. With approval of Congress, we will devote The funding will initially go toward ex- $15 billion to the fight AIDS abroad over panding existing hospitals and, of course, the next 5 years, beginning with 2 billion in drawing on the knowledge and the expertise the year 2004. I’ve been asked whether or of local physicians. That makes sense. You’ve not we’re committed to the Global AIDS got a doc in place, we want to encourage Fund. Well, first of all, I wouldn’t put that doc to be able to continue his or her Tommy as the head of it if we weren’t. And healing. We’ll build satellite facilities that can more importantly, he wouldn’t have joined serve more people. Of course, we’ll provide if we weren’t. antiretroviral drugs and as well work with And so we’re still committed to the Global folks on the ground for education and care. AIDS Fund to fight disease. This program It’s important for our citizens to know that in no way diminishes our commitment to the the infrastructure is—it’s hard for many fund. We will continue bilateral AIDS pro- Americans to imagine the lack of infrastruc- grams in more than 50 countries. We’ve al- ture that we’re working with on the continent ready got bilateral relations with 50 countries of Africa. So we use motorcycles, trucks, bi- with whom we’re working on AIDS, and we’ll cycles. We use nurses and local healers to continue that program. go to the farthest villages and farms to test But this plan that I’ve laid out in front of for the disease and to deliver medications the Congress and will work with Members that will save lives. It doesn’t matter how the of the Senate and the House on will dramati- medications get there; what matters is they cally focus our efforts. You notice I didn’t do get there. say, ‘‘focus our efforts,’’ I said, ‘‘dramatically Facilities across Africa and the Caribbean focus our efforts.’’ And that’s important for will have now the medicine. And our fellow the American people to understand, because citizens must understand that the reason they 140 Jan. 31 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 do is because of your generosity, the tax- ing in America today who carry the HIV payers of the country. I hope when our citi- virus. Of course we’ll never do that. It’s im- zens absorb that knowledge—the massive at- portant for our citizens to understand that tempt to save lives—that they feel proud of there’s 40,000 new infections every year in their country and proud of the compassion this country. It’s an issue. It’s an issue we of America. We’re going to work with other must continue to deal with. governments, of course, private groups— The AIDS diagnosis still obviously brings there’s all kinds of faith-based programs in- tremendous grief and worries in parts of our volved on the continent of Africa, and we society. And so the budget I’ve submitted welcome that, of course. And we encourage and worked with Congress on will be a re- that. And we thank you for that. quest for $16 billion for domestic HIV pre- A fellow named Father Edward Phillips is vention and care and treatment; it’s a 7 per- here. Where are you, Father? Right there, cent increase over ’03. It’s a $93 million in- yes. I thought you were Father Edward Phil- crease for AIDS research. It’s $100 million lips for a minute. [Laughter] He is in Kenya, more to support the AIDS Drug Assistance works in Kenya. He’s obviously followed his Program. This is a program which provides faith. He leads an organization that provides funding to purchase AIDS-related medicines testing and treatment in Nairobi. He’s helped for those without health coverage. And we’re thousands of people every year. He ought to going to help those abroad, and we’ll help be giving this speech, not me, because he those at home as well. knows what it must feel like to play a signifi- We must also move quickly to increase the cant role in saving lives. And that’s what number of people who are tested for HIV. we’re here to talk about today, how best to How can you treat if you don’t test? How save lives. can you help if you don’t know? And so the And here’s what the experts believe that Food and Drug Administration recently has will be accomplished through the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief: that in this decade, approved a new HIV test, which can provide we will prevent 7 million new infections; that results in less than 30 minutes, with a 99.6 we’ll treat at least 2 million people with life- percent accuracy. extending drugs. We’ll provide humane care, So today I’ve got an announcement to of course, for those who suffer and, as impor- make, and it’s this: That the Department of tantly, for the orphans. Health and Human Services, after a lot of To me, that’s just the beginning. But it’s careful review, has waived regulations so that a pretty good start. Most important thing is the test will soon be more readily available we’re providing hope, which is immeas- to doctors and public health facilities urable. How can you possibly measure the throughout the country. benefits of hope? There’s no—we can’t quan- As I’ve said, it’s going to be a significant tify that. But it certainly can be qualified by year for our country. I’m a person who be- saying a hopeful society is a heck of a lot lieves that there’s no obstacle put in our path better society than what they found on the that we can’t overcome; I truly believe that. continent today. I love what our country stands for. I love This project is urgent, and as we move for- the strength of America. The strength of ward on this program we will continue to call America really is the—lies in the hearts and upon other nations to join. The United States souls of our fellow citizens. doesn’t mind leading, and we believe others As we move forward into the 21st century, have a responsibility as well, that we’re not there’s no doubt we can help the people on the only blessed nation. There are many the African Continent, while we help our blessed nations. And we hope they join us. own folks at home with the deadly disease. And as well we’ve got a lot of work to do There’s no doubt we can arrest the pan- here in America. It’s important for our fellow demic. There’s no doubt we can bring hope citizens never to think that one initiative or in all parts of the world, not only in Africa a major initiative in Africa doesn’t mean but in neighborhoods in our own country we’re going to forget the 900,000 people liv- where people wonder what the American Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 31 141

Dream means. There’s no doubt in my mind those issues come together because they we can make the world more peaceful. threaten the peace and the order and the Today’s initiative is one—it’s a step toward stability of the world. showing the world the great compassion of And what is essential is that in every re- a great country. spect, in every way that we can, we mobilize Thanks for coming, and God bless. international support and the international community in order to make sure that these NOTE: The President spoke at 11:31 a.m. in Presi- twin threats that the world faces are dealt dential Hall in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Execu- tive Office Building. In his remarks, he referred with. And I have no doubt at all that we can to Odeen Ishmael, Guyana’s Ambassador to the deal with them. But we should realize those U.S.; Edith Grace Ssempala, Uganda’s Ambas- two threats, terrorism, weapons of mass de- sador to the U.S.; Anthony S. Fauci, Director, Na- struction, are not different; they’re linked. tional Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, And dealing with both of them is essential National Institutes of Health; and Father Edward for the future peace and security and pros- Phillips, chairperson, Eastern Deanery CBHC perity of the world. and AIDS Relief Program. Thank you. President Bush. Fournier [Ron Fournier, Associated Press]. Here’s what we’re going The President’s News Conference to do. I will call upon a reporter. The Prime With Prime Minister Tony Blair of Minister will call upon a reporter. And we’ll the United Kingdom do this three different times. Start with you. January 31, 2003 Timetable for Action/ President Bush. It’s my honor to welcome U.N. Resolution 1441 Tony Blair back to the White House. We just Q. Thank you, sir. First, quickly to the had a wide-ranging discussion on a lot of Prime Minister, did you ask President Bush issues. I appreciate my friend’s commitment to secure a second U.N. resolution and to to peace and security. I appreciate his vision. give the inspectors more time? And Presi- I appreciate his willingness to lead. Most im- dent Bush, the U.N. says—the U.N. inspec- portantly, I appreciate his understanding that tors say Saddam is not complying; you say after September the 11th, 2001, the world Saddam is not complying. Why wait a matter changed, that we face a common enemy, ter- of weeks? What’s—why hold up on the deci- rorists willing to kill innocent lives, that we sion? now recognize that threats which gather in remote regions of the world must be dealt President Bush. First of all, you violated with before others lose their lives. the two-question rule—as usual. He’s had a Tony Blair is a friend. He’s a friend of the bad habit of this. I’ll start. American people. He’s a friend of mine. I Saddam Hussein is not disarming. He is trust his judgment, and I appreciate his wis- a danger to the world. He must disarm. And dom. that’s why I have constantly said and the Welcome. Prime Minister has constantly said this issue Prime Minister Blair. First of all, can I will come to a head in a matter of weeks, say how delighted I am to be back in the not months. White House and to see President Bush. And Prime Minister Blair. The whole point as he’s just described to you, we had an excel- about the present situation is that when lent discussion, covering all the key issues of President Bush made his speech to the the day. And I would like to praise his leader- United Nations, when we went down the ship in the world since September the 11th, United Nations route, we passed Resolution particularly, on what I think are the two key 1441. And I think it really repays reading issues that face our world today, which are that, because we said very clearly that Sad- issues of international terrorism and weapons dam had what we said was a final opportunity of mass destruction. And I think both of to disarm and that he had to cooperate fully 142 Jan. 31 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 in every respect with the U.N. weapons in- Steve [Steve Holland, Reuters]. spectors. As Dr. Blix said in his report to the Secu- Secretary Powell’s Upcoming U.N. Visit rity Council earlier this week, he’s not doing Q. Thank you, sir. Mr. President, is Sec- that. And therefore, what is important is that retary Powell going to provide the undeni- the international community comes together able proof of Iraq’s guilt that so many critics again and makes it absolutely clear that this are calling for? is unacceptable. And the reason why I be- President Bush. Well, all due in modesty, lieve that it will do that is precisely because I thought I did a pretty good job myself of in the original Resolution 1441, we made it making it clear that he’s not disarming and clear that failure to disarm would lead to seri- why he should disarm. Secretary Powell will ous consequences. make a strong case about the danger of an So this is a test for the international com- armed Saddam Hussein. He will make it munity. It’s not just a test for the United clear that Saddam Hussein is fooling the States or for Britain. It’s a test for the inter- world or trying to fool the world. He will national community, too. And the judgment make it clear that Saddam is a menace to has to be, at the present time, that Saddam peace in his own neighborhood. He will also Hussein is not cooperating with the inspec- talk about Al Qaida links, links that really do tors and, therefore, is in breach of the U.N. portend a danger for America and for Great resolution. And that’s why time is running Britain, anybody else who loves freedom. out. As the Prime Minister says, the war on ter- Andy. ror is not confined to just a shadowy terrorist Q. Andrew Marr, from the BBC. A ques- network. The war on terror includes people tion for the President, if I may. What is the who are willing to train and to equip organi- status, in your view, of any second resolution? zations such as Al Qaida. Is it something that you think it’s worth See, the strategic view of America changed spending time and energy trying to assemble after September the 11th. We must deal with and, if so, why? threats before they hurt the American people President Bush. First, let me reiterate again. And as I have said repeatedly, Saddam what I just said. This is a matter of weeks, Hussein would like nothing more than to use not months. Any attempt to drag the process a terrorist network to attack and to kill and on for months will be resisted by the United leave no fingerprints behind. Colin Powell States. And as I understand the Prime Min- will continue making that case to the Amer- ister—I’m loath to put words in his mouth— ican people and the world at the United Na- but he’s also said weeks, not months. tions. Secondly, I want to remind you, I was the Prime Minister Blair. Adam. guy that went to the United Nations in the first place. I said, ‘‘Why don’t we come to- gether as a world to resolve this issue, once Iraq and Terrorists and for all? Why doesn’t the United Nations Q. Adam Boulton, Sky News. One ques- stand up as a body and show the world that tion for you both. Do you believe that there it has got the capacity to keep the peace?’’ is a link between Saddam Hussein, a direct So, first of all, in answer to one part of link, and the men who attacked on Sep- your question, is this needs to be resolved tember the 11th? quickly. Should the United Nations decide President Bush. I can’t make that claim. to pass a second resolution, it would be wel- Prime Minister Blair. That answers your comed if it is yet another signal that we’re question. The one thing I would say, how- intent upon disarming Saddam Hussein. But ever, is I’ve absolutely no doubt at all that 1441 gives us the authority to move without unless we deal with both of these threats, any second resolution. And Saddam Hussein they will come together in a deadly form. must understand that if he does not disarm, Because, you know, what do we know after for the sake of peace, we, along with others, September the 11th? We know that these will go disarm Saddam Hussein. terrorist networks would use any means they Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 / Jan. 31 143 can to cause maximum death and destruc- as the pressure grows, they want to play the tion. And we know also that they will do same games as they’ve been playing all the whatever they can to acquire the most deadly way through. That’s why it’s important we weaponry they can. And that’s why it’s impor- hold to the path that we’ve set out. They have tant to deal with these issues together. to disarm. They have to cooperate with the President Bush. Jim [Jim Angle, FOX inspectors. They’re not doing it. If they don’t News]. do it through the U.N. route, then they will have to be disarmed by force. Role of U.N. Inspectors Nick. Q. Mr. President and Prime Minister, if I could, sir, the arms inspectors made their Impact of September 11 report on Monday this week. You’ve both Q. Nick Robinson, ITV News. Mr. Presi- made clear that it’s a question of weeks, not dent, an account of the White House after months. And here we are at the end of the 9/11 says that you ordered invasion plans for week and the Iraqis are suddenly inviting the Iraq 6 days after September the 11th—Bob arms inspectors back to Baghdad for further Woodward’s account. Isn’t it the case that consultations. Could I ask both of you what you have always intended war on Iraq, and you make of that? that international diplomacy is a charade in President Bush. Let’s see if I can be po- this case? lite. Saddam Hussein has had 12 years to President Bush. Actually, prior to Sep- learn how to deceive, and I would view this tember the 11th, we were discussing smart as more deception on his part. He expects sanctions. We were trying to fashion a sanc- to be able to convince 108 inspectors that tion regime that would make it more likely he is openminded. The only way that he can to be able to contain somebody like Saddam show that he is truly a peaceful man is to Hussein. After September the 11th, the doc- not negotiate with inspectors, is not to string trine of containment just doesn’t hold any the inspectors along, but to disarm in front water, as far as I’m concerned. of inspectors. We know what a disarmed re- I’ve told you the strategic vision of our gime looks like. We know what it means to country shifted dramatically, and it shifted disarm. There’s no negotiations. The idea of dramatically because we now recognize that calling inspectors in to negotiate is a charade. oceans no longer protect us, that we’re vul- If he is going to disarm, he must start dis- nerable to attack. And the worst form of at- arming. That’s the only thing he needs to talk tack could come from somebody acquiring to the inspectors about, is, ‘‘Here. I’m dis- weapons of mass destruction and using them arming.’’ on the American people, or the worst kind Prime Minister Blair. That’s absolutely of attack could come when somebody uses right. If you look back at the history of this, weapons of mass destruction on our friends for 12 years, he’s played these games. And in Great Britain. that’s why it’s so important to realize what Recently, Tony Blair’s government routed the U.N. inspectors were put back in to do. out a poison plot. It should say to the people The U.N. inspectors—and this is the crucial of Great Britain: There is a present danger, point, because it’s on this basis that the whole that weapons of mass destruction are a dan- issue of the U.N. authority rests—the U.N. ger to people who love freedom. inspectors did not go back into Iraq to play I want to congratulate you on your fabu- a game of hide-and-seek with Saddam. They lous job of using your intelligence and your didn’t go back in as a detective agency. They law enforcement to protect the people of went back in under an authority that said that Great Britain. they had to cooperate fully, in every respect: Today Italy rounded up yet another cell The interview of witnesses, not just access of people who are willing to use weapons of to sites; honest, transparent declarations in mass destruction on those of us who love the material they had. They’re not doing that. freedom. Now, why are they calling back the inspec- And so, no, quite the contrary. My vision tors? I think it’s fairly obvious. It’s because shifted dramatically after September the 144 Jan. 31 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

11th, because I now realize the stakes. I real- Message to the Congress ize the world has changed. My most impor- Transmitting a Report on Achieving tant obligation is to protect the American Militarily Significant Benchmarks for people from further harm. And I will do that. a Sustainable Peace in Kosovo Thank you all very much. January 31, 2003

NOTE: The President’s news conference began at To the Congress of the United States: 4:12 p.m. in the Cross Hall at the White House. Pursuant to section 1212 of the National In his remarks, he referred to President Saddam Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Hussein of Iraq. Prime Minister Blair referred to 2001, Public Law 106–398, I hereby submit Hans Blix, Executive Chairman, United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commis- a report, prepared by my Administration, on sion. A reporter referred to journalist Bob Wood- the progress made in achieving the militarily ward. significant benchmarks for conditions that would achieve a sustainable peace in Kosovo and ultimately allow for the withdrawal of Statement on the Return of the United States military presence in Governors Island to the People of Kosovo. New York The term ‘‘militarily significant’’ relates to tasks and objectives significant from a mili- January 31, 2003 tary standpoint that once accomplished, would allow for withdrawal of military forces I am pleased to announce the return of from Kosovo. In the establishment of the Governors Island to the people of New York. Kosovo benchmarks, four critical tasks for Last April, I informed the Governor and the NATO forces were identified: military sta- mayor of my intention to make this transfer, bility; public security; border/boundary and today, the transfer is complete. Also, I issues; and war crimes/support to the Inter- am reaffirming our support for the Gov- national Criminal Tribunal for the Former ernors Island National Monument, which Yugoslavia. Objectives for these tasks were now will encompass approximately 22 of the drawn from United Nations Security Council Island’s 172 acres, including historic Castle Resolution 1244, the NATO Operations Plan, Williams and Fort Jay. the Military Technical Agreement, and the Governor Pataki and Mayor Bloomberg Kosovo Liberation Army Undertaking. have shared with me their vision of a Gov- I anticipate that Kosovo Force—and U.S. ernors Island dedicated to public and civic participation in it—will gradually reduce in purposes. New York’s stewardship of the is- size as public security conditions improve land combined with the National Park Serv- and Kosovars assume increasing responsi- ice’s management of the monument will lead bility for their own self-government. to the development of an outstanding re- source for the people of New York and all George W. Bush who visit. The White House, I commend the parties that worked to- gether to make this historic transfer a reality, January 31, 2003. including the National Park Service, the General Services Administration, the United States Coast Guard, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and especially the NOTE: An original was not available for State and City of New York. verification of the content of this message. Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 145

Digest of Other The President announced his intention to White House Announcements appoint the following individuals as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Com- mittee: Joan Breton Connelly, James Lorand The following list includes the President’s public Matory, Nancy Clausen Wilkie, Meredith J. schedule and other items of general interest an- Long, James Wright Willis, Willard Lee nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and Boyd, Jay I. Kislak, Aniko Gaal Schott, and not included elsewhere in this issue. Marta Araoz de la Torre.

January 25 January 28 In the morning, the President had an intel- In the morning, the President had intel- ligence briefing. ligence and FBI briefings. In the evening, the President and Mrs. In the afternoon, the President had lunch Bush attended an Alfalfa Club Dinner. with network television journalists to discuss January 27 his State of the Union Address to be deliv- In the morning, the President had intel- ered that evening. ligence and FBI briefings and met with the The White House announced that the National Security Council. President will host Prime Minister Silvio Also in the morning, the President had a Berlusconi of Italy for a meeting and lunch- telephone conversation with President Jose eon at the White House on January 30. Maria Aznar of Spain to discuss cooperation against terrorism and the situation in Iraq. January 29 He also had a telephone conversation with In the morning, the President had intel- Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of the ligence and FBI briefings. Netherlands to congratulate him on his Janu- Later in the morning, the President trav- ary 22 electoral victory and to discuss the sit- eled to Grand Rapids, MI. While en route uation in Iraq. aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone In the afternoon, in his private dining conversation with Prime Minister Ariel Shar- room, the President had lunch with Vice on of Israel to congratulate him on his Janu- President Dick Cheney. He then met with ary 28 electoral victory. In Grand Rapids, he newspaper and magazine journalists to dis- participated in a roundtable discussion on cuss his January 28 State of the Union Ad- Medicare and prescription drugs at Spec- dress. trum Health hospital. During the day, the President continued In the afternoon, the President returned preparations for his January 28 State of the to Washington, DC. Union Address. The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J. Garcia to be Assistant designate Gordon England as Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (Border and Secretary of Homeland Security. Transportation Security). The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to designate Janet Hale as Acting Under Sec- appoint Col. Merdith Wyndham Bolling retary for Management at the Department Temple, USA, as the Federal Member of the of Homeland Security. Susquehanna River Basin Commission The President announced his intention to (Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania) and designate Clark Kent Ervin as Acting Inspec- the Federal Member of the Delaware River tor General at the Department of Homeland Basin Commission (Delaware, New Jersey, Security. New York, and Pennsylvania). The President announced his intention to designate Michael D. Brown as Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and January 30 Response at the Department of Homeland In the morning, the President had intel- Security. ligence and FBI briefings. 146 Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

Also in the morning, the President had a Havel of the Czech Republic to express best telephone conversation with Prime Minister wishes concerning President Havel’s retire- Jose Manuel Durao Barroso of Portugal to ment on February 2, and his support for a express his appreciation for the Prime Min- statement President Havel and other Euro- ister’s support concerning the situation in pean leaders issued concerning the situation Iraq. He also had a telephone conversation in Iraq. He also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Goran Persson of Swe- with President Eduardo Alberto Duhalde of den to discuss the situation in Iraq. Argentina concerning support for IMF eco- In the afternoon, the President had lunch nomic efforts in Argentina and cooperation with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of against terrorism. Italy, following their meeting in the Oval Of- Later in the morning, the President had fice. Later, with Secretary of State Colin intelligence and FBI briefings and met with Powell, he met with Minister of Foreign Af- the National Security Council. Later, he par- fairs Saud al-Faysal al Saud and Ambassador ticipated in an Oval Office ceremony with to the U.S. Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City to discuss cooperation against terrorism. and Gov. George E. Pataki of New York to In the evening, the President met with transfer jurisdiction of Governors Island to U.S. military combatant commanders. Later, the people of New York. He then met with he and Mrs. Bush hosted the commanders, members of the Presidential Advisory Coun- Vice President Dick Cheney, and their cil on HIV/AIDS. spouses for dinner in the White House Resi- The President announced his intention to dence. nominate Ellen G. Engleman to be a mem- The President announced his intention to ber of the National Transportation Safety appoint the following individuals as members Board. of the President’s Council on Service and The President announced his intention to Civic Participation: Darrell Green (Chair); designate Diane M. Stuart as Acting Director Robert Dole and John Glenn (honorary Co- of the Violence Against Women Office at the Chairs); Sean Astin; Clotilde Dedecker; Department of Justice. Pedro Garcia; Luis Gonzalez; Deal W. Hud- son; Wendy Kopp; Robert Nardelli; Bill The President announced his intention to Novelli; Cal Ripken, Jr.; Cokie Roberts; nominate Jerry Pinkney and Karen Lias Hope Taft; Steve Young; Dixie Carter; and Wolff to be members of the National Council Robert D. Putnam. on the Arts. The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to nominate Eric S. Dreiband to be General appoint Jose Luis Galvez III as a member Counsel of the Equal Employment Oppor- of the National Capital Planning Commis- tunity Commission. sion. The President announced his intention to The President made additional disaster as- nominate Mary Costa and Makoto Fujimura sistance available to the Federated States of to be members of the National Council on Micronesia, which was impacted by Tropical the Arts. Storm Chata’an on July 2–4, 2002. The President announced his intention to designate William Edward Franklin as U.S. Commissioner of the Kansas-Oklahoma Ar- kansas River Commission (Kansas and Okla- homa). Nominations The President announced his intention to Submitted to the Senate designate Albert Earnest Gilder as Alternate U.S. Commissioner of the Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission. The following list does not include promotions of January 31 members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of For- In the morning, the President had a tele- eign Service officers. phone conversation with President Vaclav Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 147

Submitted January 28 James V. Selna, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for William H. Donaldson, the Central District of California, vice J. of New York, to be a member of the Securi- Spencer Letts, retired. ties and Exchange Commission for the re- mainder of the term expiring June 5, 2007, Philip P. Simon, vice Harvey Pitt, resigned. of Indiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana, vice William C. Clay Johnson III, Lee, retired. of Texas, to be Deputy Director for Manage- ment, Office of Management and Budget, vice Mark W. Everson. Theresa Lazar Springmann, of Indiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Claudia Puig, Northern District of Indiana, vice James T. of Florida, to be a member of the Board of Moody, retired. Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2008, vice Winter D. Horton, Jr., term ex- pired. Checklist Leonardo M. Rapadas, of White House Press Releases of Guam, to be U.S. Attorney for the District of Guam and concurrently U.S. Attorney for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands The following list contains releases of the Office for the term of 4 years, vice K. William of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as O’Connor, resigned. items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Other White House Announcements. Withdrawn January 28

Claudia Puig, Released January 27 of Florida, to be a member of the Board of Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Directors of the Corporation for Public retary Ari Fleischer Broadcasting for the remainder of the term expiring January 31, 2006, vice Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, which was sent to the Senate on Released January 28 January 9, 2003. Statement by the Press Secretary: Visit of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy Submitted January 29 State of the Union Excerpts Richard D. Bennett, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for Advance text of the President’s State of the the District of Maryland, vice Frederic N. Union Address Smalkin, retired. Fact sheet: Strengthening Intelligence To Better Protect America Louise W. Flanagan, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge Fact sheet: Key Initiatives in the President’s for the Eastern District of North Carolina, State of the Union vice James C. Fox, retired. Biography of a special guest of the First Lady

J. Leon Holmes, Released January 29 of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas, vice Stephen Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- M. Reasoner, retired. retary Ari Fleischer 148 Administration of George W. Bush, 2003

Fact sheet: The President’s Emergency Plan Statement by the Press Secretary: U.S. Sup- for AIDS Relief port for the Marcoussis Accord Released January 30 Statement by the Press Secretary on addi- Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- tional disaster assistance to the Federated retary Ari Fleischer States of Micronesia Fact sheet: President Bush Celebrates USA Freedom Corps One-Year Anniversary Fact sheet: Freedom Fuel: A Clean and Se- cure Energy Future Fact sheet: Providing Help To Heal Ameri- Acts Approved cans Struggling With Addiction by the President Announcement of nomination for U.S. Mar- shal for the Northern District of Ohio Approved January 31 Released January 31 Statement by the Press Secretary: Annual H.J. Res. 13 / Public Law 108–4 Presidential Determinations of Major Illicit Making further continuing appropriations for Drug-Producing and Drug-Transit Countries the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes