Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, September 9, 2002 Volume 38—Number 36 Pages 1473–1516 Contents

Addresses and Remarks Interviews With the News Media Congressional leaders, meeting—1481 Exchange with reporters in the Cabinet Indiana Room—1481 Community in South Bend—1499 Reception for congressional candidate Chris Letters and Messages Chocola in South Bend—1505 Rosh Hashanah, message—1512 Kentucky Community in Louisville—1489 Proclamations Luncheon for Representative Anne M. Northup in Louisville—1494 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Recovery Month—1488 implementation—1482 National Days of Prayer and Remembrance— Pennsylvania, United Brotherhood of 1475 Carpenters and Joiners Labor Day picnic National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month— on Neville Island—1475 1473 Radio address—1474 Patriot Day—1486

Communications to Congress Statements by the President Budget amendments on health, transportation Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Priscilla security, and international assistance, letter Owen—1511 transmitting—1480 Chemical Weapons Convention, message Supplementary Materials reporting certification—1487 Honduras-U.S. treaty for the return of stolen, Acts approved by the President—1516 robbed, or embezzled vehicles and aircraft, Checklist of White House press releases— message transmitting—1480 1515 Liechtenstein-U.S. treaty on mutual legal Digest of other White House assistance in criminal matters, message announcements—1512 transmitting—1511 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1513

Editor’s Note: The President was at Camp David, MD, on September 6, the closing date of this issue. Releases and announcements issued by the Office of the Press Secretary but not received in time for inclusion in this issue will be printed next week.

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Week Ending Friday, September 6, 2002

Proclamation 7587—National promising research will help us in over- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, coming this terrible disease. 2002 By increasing awareness of ovarian cancer August 30, 2002 and its causes, we can better prepare women who face the threat of this illness. Research- By the President of the United States ers have learned that age, alterations in of America genes, and certain hormonal and reproduc- tive factors are linked to ovarian cancer risk. Women and their doctors should weigh all A Proclamation the risks and benefits of different therapies During National Ovarian Cancer Aware- and make informed choices about health ness Month, Americans renew their commit- care. ment to learning more about the causes of I commend the strength and courage of this deadly disease, so that we can detect it the women who persevere in the face of this early and treat it effectively. serious illness, and I encourage our scientists Ovarian cancer continues to cause more and researchers to redouble their efforts to deaths than any other cancer of the female find more effective prevention, diagnostic, reproductive system. It is estimated that this and treatment strategies to combat ovarian year alone, more than 23,000 women in the cancer. Additionally, I urge those who suffer United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and that almost 14,000 women will from this cancer, and those who may be at die from this disease. In cases where ovarian risk, to talk with their healthcare providers cancer is found and treated in its earliest about participating in clinical trials for new stages, the 5-year survival rate is 95 percent. medical therapies designed to combat ovar- However, most women who suffer from this ian cancer. By taking part in these clinical cancer are not diagnosed until it has become trials, you can make important contributions more advanced, because their symptoms may to the knowledge of this disease and benefit be easily confused with other diseases. Since from cutting edge medical research. As we early detection and treatment can often increase awareness of ovarian cancer and ad- mean the difference between life and death, vance in our research, we can help bring developing an effective screening test is a hope to our citizens and draw closer to win- great priority. ning the war on cancer. Scientists have identified specific sub- Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, stances in the blood that may help indicate President of the United States of America, whether a woman has ovarian cancer before by virtue of the authority vested in me by she shows any symptoms. Additionally, re- the Constitution and laws of the United searchers at the National Cancer Institute States, do hereby proclaim September 2002 and the Food and Drug Administration have as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness been working to develop a new type of blood Month. I call upon the people of the United test that may be able to diagnose this disease, States to observe this month with appropriate and eventually help save the lives of millions programs and activities. of women. By analyzing protein patterns in In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set a single drop of blood, this test was able to my hand this thirtieth day of August, in the recognize ovarian cancer in both its early and year of our Lord two thousand two, and of late stages. I join thousands of American the Independence of the United States of women and their families in hoping that this 1473 1474 Aug. 30 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

America the two hundred and twenty-sev- an example with their uplifting acts of serv- enth. ice, volunteers like Maxine Phipps, a 95-year- George W. Bush old Iowan who mentors and tutors local chil- dren through an online book club—she uses [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, her computer skills as she and her students 8:45 a.m., September 4, 2002] read and discuss books about the importance of citizenship—or Star Wallin, a college NOTE: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on September 5. This item was freshman from Mississippi who founded not received in time for publication in the appro- Project CARE in 1999. Project CARE is an priate issue. organization that has impacted so many lives through activities such as matching elemen- tary school students with high school men- The President’s Radio Address tors, collecting food, clothing, and furniture August 31, 2002 for impoverished families, and helping to re- furbish the grounds of local public schools. Good morning. In all of the trials we have I hope the work of these individuals and faced this past year, countless acts of gen- that of volunteers all across the country in- erosity and sacrifice have revealed the good spires others, especially our young people. heart of our Nation. Time and time again, Young people have the energy and deter- our country has shown the strength of its mination to do important work, and volun- character by responding to acts of evil with teer service can teach them valuable lessons acts of good. And in coming weeks, I ask all about responsibility, community, and self- citizens to answer the call to help those in lessness at an early age. need and make this month a ‘‘September of I urge our teachers and schools to begin Service.’’ service projects and activities in September I created USA Freedom Corps, a single organization to encourage and assist Ameri- and to make this new school year the start cans in finding service opportunities both lo- of a lifelong habit of service to others. In cally and around the globe, to harness and an effort to assist educators and students in put to good use the service and idealism we getting started, we’ve developed a new saw after the attacks of September the 11th. guidebook, CD-ROM, and Web site called In addition, I called on all Americans to enlist Students in Service to America. These re- in the armies of compassion and dedicate at sources offer valuable information about least 4,000 hours in service to their commu- planning service activities and working with nities, our country, and to the world. community groups. The response to the call to service has More than 130,000 public and private, ele- been strong. VolunteerMatch, a group that mentary and secondary, home schools and matches volunteers to charities on the USA after-school programs throughout the coun- Freedom Corps Web page, reports that re- try will receive these materials in September. ferrals have increased by more than 70 per- In addition, we will encourage AmeriCorps cent over last year. Requests for Peace Corps members and Senior Corps volunteers to re- volunteer applications have increased 40 per- cruit more young people for service opportu- cent over the same period last year. Online nities and to work closely with schools and AmeriCorps applications are up by 95 per- community organizations to support in- cent since January. And more than 48,000 school and after-school programs. Through individuals have signed up online to partici- these efforts, young people will learn how pate in the newly created Citizens Corps pro- important service is to our Nation and how gram. to get started today. The response we have seen is more than As September the 11th approaches, dif- numbers, though. It is a reminder that when ficult memories of planes and buildings will people help each other, our entire Nation resurface, but so will images of brave individ- benefits. As I have traveled across the coun- uals coming to the aid of neighbors in need. try, I have met with volunteers who have set That spirit of courage and selflessness has Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 2 1475 shown the world why our Nation is the great- Nation, we continue to place our trust in est force for good in history. I urge all Ameri- Him. cans to honor the memory of those lost by The events of September 11 altered our serving others. lives, the life of this Nation, and the world. Thank you for listening. Americans responded to terror with resolve and determination, first recovering, now re- building, and, at all times, committing our- NOTE: The address was recorded at 9:41 a.m. on August 30 at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, selves to protecting our people and pre- for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on August 31. The serving our freedom. And we have found transcript was made available by the Office of the hope and healing in our faith, families, and Press Secretary on August 30 but was embargoed friendships. As we confront the challenges for release until the broadcast. The Office of the before us, I ask you to join me during these Press Secretary also released a Spanish language Days of Prayer and Remembrance in praying transcript of this address. for God’s continued protection and for the strength to overcome great evil with even greater good. Proclamation 7588—National Days Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, of Prayer and Remembrance, 2002 President of the United States of America, August 31, 2002 by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United By the President of the United States States, do hereby proclaim Friday, Sep- of America tember 6, through Sunday, September 8, 2002, as National Days of Prayer and Re- A Proclamation membrance. I ask that the people of the As we remember the tragic events of Sep- United States and places of worship mark tember 11, 2001, and the thousands of inno- these National Days of Prayer and Remem- cent lives lost on that day, we recall as well brance with memorial services, the ringing the outpouring of compassion and faith that of bells, and evening candlelight remem- swept our Nation in the face of the evil done brance vigils. I invite the people of the world that day. In designating September 6–8 as to share in these Days of Prayer and Remem- National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, brance. I ask all Americans to join together in cities, In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set communities, neighborhoods, and places of my hand this thirty-first day of August, in worship to honor those who were lost, to pray the year of our Lord two thousand two, and for those who grieve, and to give thanks for of the Independence of the United States of God’s enduring blessings on our land. And America the two hundred and twenty-sev- let us, through prayer, seek the wisdom, pa- enth. tience, and strength to bring those respon- George W. Bush sible for the attacks to justice and to press for a world at peace. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, For the families and friends of those who 8:45 a.m., September 4, 2002] died, each new day has required new cour- NOTE: This proclamation was published in the age. Their perseverance has touched us Federal Register on September 5. deeply, and their noble character has brought us hope. We stand with them in faith, and we cherish with them the memory of those Remarks at a United Brotherhood of who perished. Carpenters and Joiners Labor Day In the aftermath of the attacks, the words Picnic on Neville Island, of the Psalms brought comfort to many. We Pennsylvania trust God always to be our refuge and our September 2, 2002 strength, an ever-present help in time of trouble. Believing that One greater than our- Well, I thank you very much for this warm selves watches over our lives and over this welcome. Thanks for inviting me. If I speak 1476 Sept. 2 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 too long, it’s going to remind me of mayor has got a lot of spunk. He challenged Crawford. [Laughter] But I appreciate you me to a 3-mile run. [Laughter] I said, ‘‘Fine, all coming. I love to see your families. see you in Crawford at 4 in the afternoon I’m here to talk about the greatness of this in August.’’ [Laughter] country. And it starts with the fact that we’ve I do appreciate—I appreciate Melissa Hart got great Americans who work hard to make and Phil English coming, Members of the a living to put food on the table. Our workers United States Congress. Thank you all for are the most productive, the hardest working, being here. the best craftsmen in the world. And I’m I had the honor of meeting a lady named here to thank all those who work hard to Doris Harris today. Where are you, Doris? make a living here in America. I also want Thank you for coming. You see, the reason to talk today about how to make sure our I introduced Doris is because she volunteers country is safer, our country is stronger, and her time to help people in need. Doris knows our country is a better place for everybody. that when somebody is shut in, they’re alone But before I do so, I want to thank Doug. and lonely. And so she takes time to visit I appreciate his leadership. I appreciate his homebound seniors, to say, ‘‘I love you. What vision. But most of all, I appreciate the fact can I do to help you?’’ Doris is a member— that Doug McCarron cares deeply, deeply is a soldier in the army of compassion here about the members of his union. Each person in America. And the reason I bring that up in this union matters to Doug. You can tell is because there are soldiers in the armies it when you talk to him, and I’ve had a chance of compassion here amongst you as well. I to talk to him quite a lot. He is a fine, fine want to thank Doris, and I want to thank man who cares deeply about people and who you all for doing everything you can to bring loves his country just as much as I do. Doug, love and compassion to the neighborhoods thank you for your leadership, and thank you in which you live. It’s the true strength of for your friendship. the—America. Thank you, Doris. I, too, want to thank Jack Brooks. I’ve had You know, Doug mentioned, a year ago, the honor of meeting Jack before. He’s a de- Labor Day, I was in Wisconsin talking to car- cent, kind, smart, hard-working fellow. And penters. I said that we were a nation that’s I appreciate Jack’s leadership as much as you strong because our people are strong. See, do. I want to thank Ray Vogel, as well, for we’re a great nation because we’ve got great giving me a tour of the training center here. people. I said, ‘‘We’re a decent nation be- One of the things that distinguishes this cause our people are decent.’’ union is that they understand, through train- I didn’t realize, when I said that at the ing, somebody is going to get better pay. If time, how tested we would be. But a couple you help a man or a woman enhance their of days later, the enemy hit us, and they test- skills, it’s going to enhance their pocketbook. ed the character of this country. They tested And I appreciate so very much the attention our will. They tested our very fiber. I don’t that this union pays to the skill level of its know what was going through their mind members. So I want to thank Jack and Ray when they attacked us. [Laughter] They must for helping set this picnic up and giving me have thought we were so materialistic, so a chance to come by and talk to you all. self-absorbed, so selfish, that all we would I also appreciate the Secretary of Labor do is shrug our shoulders and file a lawsuit, being here. Elaine Chao is doing a fine job. maybe. They didn’t understand the America Her door is open. People are able to come we know. in and visit with her. She’s a good, honest, No, they hit us, and we united. They hit and open person, and I appreciate her serv- us, and we’re now working together as a na- ice to the country. tion to make the Nation a safer place, a I want to thank your Governor, Mark stronger place, and a better place. My most Schweiker, your attorney general, Mike Fish- important job is to keep our families safe. er, your Allegheny County executive, Jim That’s my most important job now. I want Roddey, and the mayor of Pittsburgh, Tom you to know that there’s still an enemy out Murphy. Thank you all for coming. The there that hates America. I’m sure your kids, Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 2 1477 they’re wondering, why would you hate Patrol, three different agencies, and they’ve America? We didn’t do anything to anybody. got different cultures. And we need to have Well, they hate America because we love them under one umbrella, so we can do a freedom. We cherish our freedoms. We better job of assuring the American people value our freedoms. We love the fact that we’re doing their job. Look, anybody who people can worship an almighty God in a free wants to join a union can do so in this crowd, land, any way they choose to worship. We with the Homeland Security Department. I value the idea of people speaking their mind mean, if you’re a whistleblower, you’ll get freely here in America. We value a free press; protections. You’ll have all the rights to be we value our freedoms. But most impor- free to join. But I need the flexibility to put tantly, we say, ‘‘Each life matters. Everybody the right people at the right place at the right counts. Everybody has got purpose. Every- time to protect the American people, and the body is important in life.’’ Senate better get it right. And the enemy doesn’t view it that way. No, we’re doing everything we can. A lot They don’t view it that—they don’t value life. of people are working hard, but the best way See, they’ve hijacked a great religion, and to secure our homeland for the long run is they’re willing to kill innocent people in the to hunt these killers down, one person at a name of their sordid attitude about the fu- time, and bring them to justice. And that’s ture. And so, so long as we love freedom, what America is going to do. which we’ll do forever, and so long as this And that’s how you ultimately make Amer- enemy is still standing, they’re going to come ica a safer place. For those of you who have and try to get us. That’s just the reality that got relatives in the military, you need to be we face. And so, therefore, our biggest job proud of the job they’re doing. I sure am. is to protect the homeland. It’s a different kind of war, though. In the And there are a lot of good people working old days, you could count tanks and figure hard to do so. There really are a lot of fine folks in Washington at the Federal level and out how strong the enemy was. This is an here in Pennsylvania at the State level and enemy that hides in caves. They try to find at the local level in Pittsburgh, doing every- the darkest cave, the deepest cave, and then thing they can to run down every lead, to they send youngsters to their suicidal deaths. chase down every idea, to hold people to ac- It’s a different kind of hater than we’re used count, to disrupt. And we’re making some to. pretty good progress. But I’ve asked the Con- But my attitude is, there’s no cave deep gress to join me in creating a new Homeland enough and dark enough to hide from the Security Department. And the reason I did long arm of justice of the United States and is because I wanted to be able to come and, our friends and allies. And that’s exactly what when I see the people, say, ‘‘Our most impor- we’re going to do, folks. It doesn’t matter tant priority is to protect America, and there- how long it takes. You see, they put the spot- fore, I want all agencies involved with pro- light on us, and we’re going to find out what tecting America under one umbrella.’’ See, we’re made out of, and so are they. And what if you want the most important thing to be we’re made out of is, we’re freedom-loving done, you’ve got to gather up the over 100 people who are plenty tough and plenty de- agencies that have got something to do with termined to make sure the future for our homeland security and put them under one children is a future that is free and peaceful. boss, put them under one lead, so you can And that’s why I want to strengthen the not only change the priorities but change the military. Anytime you put a soldier in harm’s culture. way, they deserve the best pay, the best train- I’ll give you one example. We need to ing, and the best possible equipment. So a know who’s coming into America, what stronger America, to me, means a stronger they’re bringing into America, and whether military. And that’s why I’ve submitted the or not they’re leaving America when they say biggest increase in defense spending since they are. But see, on your border, you’ve got the mid-eighties, when Ronald Reagan was your INS and your Customs and your Border the President. I wanted to send a message. 1478 Sept. 2 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

The message is: We’ll take care of our peo- 11th. So Doug and I and a lot of other con- ple. See, we owe it not only to those who cerned citizens have been working with Con- wear the uniform; we owe it to their loved gress. We said, ‘‘Okay, that’s fine. We’ll take ones as well. We owe it to the husbands and some of the risk to get these big construction wives of our soldiers. We owe it to the moms projects moving.’’ There’s been over $8 bil- and dads. We owe it to the sons and daugh- lion worth of projects that have been delayed ters. because they can’t get insurance. That means But I also wanted to send a message to 300,000 workers aren’t working. You see, if the enemy and our friends that we’re in this we want to do something to make sure the deal for the long haul. See, when it comes job base continues, Congress needs to get to defending that which we hold dear to our moving on a terrorism insurance bill. And hearts, we’re in it for the long pull. I’ve asked this bill has got to be good for hardhats, not Congress to get that bill to my desk soon. lawyers. This bill—we get this bill, a lot of They don’t need to be playing politics with folks are going to go back to work. the defense bill. They don’t need to hold it And the same with the energy bill. See, up for other reasons. They need to get the energy bill that we’re talking about is a home—come from their homes—they need jobs bill. You get the energy bill, we’re going to get to Washington and get me a bill as to get more jobs here in America. It’s also soon as possible, so we can win this war and a national security bill. See, we don’t—the fight this war. That’s what—we owe it to less we import oil from foreign sources, the those who wear the uniform to get the de- more our national security is strong. And so fense bill done early. we want to make sure that we conserve more, And part of making sure we have a strong that we use our technologies to develop re- America is to understand there are some peo- newable sources of energy. That makes ple who want to find work and can’t find sense. We can do that. We can do a better work, and therefore, we’re not as strong as job of exploring environmentally. But we we should be. A strong America is one where need a bill—we need a bill. We need a bill there’s economic security. See, we want peo- on behalf of the American workers, and we ple working. I know the statistics and all that business. What I worry about is when I hear need a bill on behalf of the national security the stories of people who can’t find work. of America. Congress needs to quit talking And so we’ve got to make sure that we con- about energy and get back to work and do tinue to focus on jobs and job creation and something on behalf of the American people job growth. when it comes to energy. I think the ingredients are pretty good. I In order to get confidence back in the mean, when you think about it, interest rates economy, we’ve got to do a good job of mak- are low. That’s good. Inflation is low, and ing America’s pensions strong. You see, one that’s positive. Productivity is up because of the things that we did, we passed a—part we’ve got the best workers in the world, and of this corporate reform bill, one of the things that’s important. So I’m encouraged about we passed which made a lot of sense is that, job growth, but I’m not satisfied. And neither if the boss gets to sell, everybody else does. should you be, and neither should the United What’s good for the head person is good for States Congress. the people on the shop floor. We also allow And there are some practical ways that we people to diversify out of their 401(k)s. You can build on this foundation for growth, start- ought not to be stuck in one stock forever. ing with getting a terrorism insurance bill out After a reasonable period of time, you ought of the United States Congress. Let me tell to be able to diversify. You need to get the you what that means. That means some of best investment advice. We need to make these big construction projects can go for- sure our workers are protected when it ward. See, a lot of them, they’ve been de- comes to pension reform. And the Congress layed because they can’t get insurance. They needs to act on it. For the good of the econ- can’t get insurance because of what the ter- omy, they need to act on this, just like they rorists did to America on September the acted on corporate reform. Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 2 1479

And now it’s my turn to act. Let me tell icine has changed. Medicare hasn’t. And you what’s going to happen. If we catch therefore, our seniors don’t have prescription somebody cooking the books, like we have drugs. It will be a better country when we been doing, it’s no more easy money; it’s just do that. hard time. By far, the vast majority of our It’s a better country when we focus on fellow citizens are honest and decent and educating every child, not just a few children honorable people; they just are. But a few but every single child. I want to thank the have created a—put a bad name out there. teachers who are here. [Applause] I could They’ve created a sense of—lack of—they di- tell. But remember, if you’re a mom or a minish the confidence of the American peo- dad, you’re a teacher. ple. We’re putting those days behind us. We’re a better country when we help peo- We had Republicans and Democrats work ple get off welfare by finding them work. together to pass the most comprehensive cor- We’re a better country when people learn porate reform since Franklin Roosevelt was to work. This training center here makes us the President. I put together a task force. a better country. It’s a better country when And I want to assure you, my fellow Ameri- you’ve got people who are willing to help cans, here on Labor Day, that if we catch people help themselves. It’s a better country. them cooking the books, if we catch them It’s a better country when people can own fudging the numbers, if we catch people try- their own homes. When you own something, ing to put a sleight of hand to the detriment it makes America a better place. We’ve got of employees and shareholders alike, there a minority gap in ownership here for homes are going to be serious consequences here in America. We need to do something about in America. We expect people to behave re- it. We need to close that gap. We need to sponsibly in our society. help people with downpayments. We need And finally, in order to make sure the to get some—we need to get more capital economy continues to grow and there’s jobs, into the marketplace, so people can find ways we’ve got to be wise about how you spend to borrow money to build—to buy their own your money. See, every idea sounds like a home. good idea up there. Everybody throws some- No, it’s a—the goal is more than just a thing out there, and it sounds like a brilliant safer country; it’s a better place for all of us, idea. But they always cost in the billions, it see. I mean for all of us. You know, the seems like. One way I like to remind Con- enemy didn’t realize, but out of the evil is gress about how to be fiscally responsible is going to come some incredible good here in to remind them whose money they’re spend- America. I truly believe that. I believe that. ing. It’s not the Government’s money they I believe that we can achieve peace. And spend. It’s your money. It’s the people’s I want you to tell your sons and daughters money. that we fight for our freedom in order for No, we can meet our needs. We can meet there to be peace, for the world to be more our needs. And by the way, we can make peaceful, not only here at home but for chil- that tax relief a permanent part of the Tax dren all across the world. See, we value each Code. You need to have more money in your human life as important. We don’t try to dis- pocket, as far as I’m concerned. No, those tinguish—everybody has got worth in the are ways for us to make America a stronger eyes of the Almighty, as far as we’re con- place by continuing to focus on the economic cerned in this Nation. security of all our citizens—every citizen. But peace is our goal—peace. There’s And we’ve got to make sure that America going to be some steep hills to climb, no is not only safer and stronger but a better question about it, but we’re going to work place—a better place. And there are ways hard to achieve peace. Out of the evil done to do that. One, America will be a better by these killers will come peace, we think— place when our seniors have got prescription I think. We have to be tough and determined drugs as a part of Medicare. That’s a better and resolute, but we can achieve peace. country, a country that understands that And at home, we can have a better Amer- Medicare serves an important purpose. Med- ica. People say, ‘‘Well, what can I do to 1480 Sept. 2 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 help?’’ You can love your neighbor just like mit herewith the Treaty Between the Gov- you’d like to be loved yourself. You can help ernment of the United States of America and a neighbor in need. You can go to a shut- the Government of the Republic of Hon- in and say, ‘‘I love you.’’ That’s just a part duras for the Return of Stolen, Robbed, or of being—a part of loving your neighbor. You Embezzled Vehicles and Aircraft, with An- can mentor a child. You can understand your nexes and a related exchange of notes, signed most important responsibility, if you’re a at Tegucigalpa on November 23, 2001. I mom or a dad, is to love your children with transmit also, for the information of the Sen- all your heart and all your soul. You should ate, the report of the Department of State tell them you love them every single day. Put with respect to the Treaty. your arm around them. Find somebody who The Treaty is one of a series of stolen vehi- hurts, understand there’s deep addiction and cle treaties being negotiated by the United hopelessness in parts of our neighborhoods States in order to eliminate the difficulties in America, and we can help change that, faced by owners of vehicles that have been one person at a time. stolen and transported across international See, Government can hand out money— borders. Like several in this series, this Trea- pretty good at it—[laughter]—but it can’t put ty also covers aircraft. When it enters into hope into people’s hearts. It can’t put a sense force, it will be an effective tool to facilitate of purpose in people’s lives. Somebody said, the return of U.S. vehicles and aircraft that ‘‘Well, I can’t do everything.’’ No, but you have been stolen, robbed, or embezzled and can do something. You can do something. found in Honduras. See, we can change America, one heart, one I recommend that the Senate give early soul, one conscience at a time. and favorable consideration to the Treaty and And I call upon our fellow Americans, here give its advice and consent to ratification. on Labor Day, to be a part of that change in America. Be a part of the gathering mo- George W. Bush mentum of millions of acts of kindness and decency which show the true face and char- The White House, acter of the greatest Nation, the greatest Na- September 3, 2002. tion on the face of the Earth. God bless you all. God bless. God bless Letter to the Speaker of the House of America. Thank you all. Representatives Transmitting NOTE: The President spoke at 2:35 p.m. outside Budget Amendments on Health, the Carpenters’ Training Center. In his remarks, Transportation Security, and he referred to Douglas J. McCarron, general International Assistance president, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners; John A. ‘‘Jack’’ Brooks, executive sec- September 3, 2002 retary-treasurer, Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters; Ray Vogel, coordinator, Dear Mr. Speaker: Carpenters’ Training Center; and Jim Roddey, I ask the Congress to consider the en- chief executive, Allegheny County, PA. closed requests for FY 2003 budget amend- ments for the Departments of Health and Human Services and Transportation, and for Message to the Senate Transmitting International Assistance Programs. the Honduras-United States Treaty These amendments continue my commit- for the Return of Stolen, Robbed, or ment to provide necessary resources to en- Embezzled Vehicles and Aircraft hance transportation security, to assist Israel With Documentation and the people of the West Bank and Gaza, September 3, 2002 and to fight the growing pandemic of HIV/ AIDS among developing countries. To the Senate of the United States: The details of these requests are set forth With a view to receiving the advice and in the enclosed letter from the Deputy Di- consent of the Senate to ratification, I trans- rector of the Office of Management and Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 4 1481

Budget. I concur with her comments and ob- I’ll be on the phone to leaders of the—China servations. and Russia and France, and then I’ll be giv- Sincerely, ing the speech at the United Nations. Saddam Hussein is a serious threat. He George W. Bush is a significant problem. And it’s something NOTE: This letter was released by the Office of that this country must deal with. And today the Press Secretary on September 4. An original the process starts about how to have an open was not available for verification of the content dialog with the elected officials and, there- of this letter. fore, the American people about our future and how best to deal with it. Let me answer a couple of questions. Steve Remarks Following a Meeting With Holland [Reuters], Fournier [Ron Fournier, Congressional Leaders and an Associated Press], and then Gregory [David Exchange With Reporters Gregory, NBC News], and that’s it. September 4, 2002 U.N. Weapons Inspectors in Iraq The President. Thank you all for coming. Q. Mr. President, what’s your opinion on It’s been my honor to welcome the leader- putting U.N. weapons inspectors back in ship of the United States Congress here, to Iraq? Will you ask the U.N. to do that? Is welcome them back from the August recess. that a viable option? We talked about a variety of issues—talked The President. First of all, I’ll be giving about the defense appropriations bill and ter- a speech on Tuesday—or the 12th—and you rorism insurance and an energy bill, spent can come and listen to it. But let me say most of our time talking about a serious to you that the issue is not inspectors; the threat to the United States, a serious threat issue is disarmament. This is a man who said to the world, and that’s Saddam Hussein. he would not arm up. This is a man who One of the things I made very clear to the told the world that he would not harbor Members here is that doing nothing about weapons of mass destruction. That’s the pri- that serious threat is not an option for the mary issue, and I’ll be discussing ways to United States. I also made it very clear that make sure that that is the case. we look forward to a open dialog with Con- Ron. gress and the American people about the Q. So you will be—you will be discussing threat and that not only will we consult with ways to make sure that he disarms? Are you the United States Congress—‘‘we’’ being the talking about having inspectors back in? administration—but that my administration The President. I will first remind the will fully participate in any hearings that the United Nations that for 11 long years, Sad- Congress wishes to have on this subject, on dam Hussein has sidestepped, crawfished, the subject about how to make America a wheedled out of any agreement he had made more secure country, how to best protect the not to harbor—not to develop weapons of American families in our country. At the ap- mass destruction, agreements he’s made to propriate time, this administration will go to treat the people within his country with re- the Congress to seek approval for—necessary spect. And so I’m going to call upon the to deal with the threat. world to recognize that he is stiffing the At the same time, I will work with our world. And I will lay out, and I will talk about friends in the world. I’ve invited Prime Min- ways to make sure that he fulfills his obliga- ister Blair to come to Camp David on Satur- tions. day, and he’ll—he’s coming. I’ve looked for- ward to talking with him about our mutual Consultation With Congress concerns about how to make the world more Q. Let me just follow up on your opening secure and safe. I will see Jean Chretien on statement. When you say you’re going to seek Monday, as we—we’ll talk about how to congressional approval, does that mean, in make our borders work better, but at the effect, Congress will have veto authority over same time, I’ll talk to him about this subject. your plan to oust Saddam Hussein? 1482 Sept. 4 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

The President. I’m confident we will be ing. I’m particularly grateful that some of the able to—I’ll be able to work with Congress folks on the frontline of education reform are to deal with this threat to the American peo- with us, not only here on the stage, but as ple. And that’s what I meant. I look out in the audience I see some familiar faces with people who are—refuse to accept President Saddam Hussein of Iraq the status quo when the status quo means Q. Mr. President, you talked about Sad- mediocrity for our children. dam Hussein stiffing the world. In your So I want to welcome you here. I also want mind, has the time come to issue the Iraqi to assure you that one of the big challenges leader an ultimatum similar to that that you that I see for our country, besides keeping issued to the Taliban? the peace and making the homeland secure, The President. I am going to state clearly is to insist that every child be educated. No- to the United Nations what I think. And I tice I said ‘‘every child.’’ It starts with the think that he has not fulfilled any of the obli- mindset that every child can learn. And I gations that he made to the world. And I don’t need to tell that to the people in this believe it’s important for the world to deal room, but there is—some in our country be- with this man. And I believe it’s really impor- lieve in the—what I call the soft bigotry of tant for the United States Congress to have low expectations. They don’t believe in the an open dialog about how to deal with this bigotry, but because there’s low expectations, threat. there is a soft bigotry. We are in a new era. The first battle of And that’s unacceptable. What that means the—the first war of the 21st century took is, there’s certain kids just get shuffled place in Afghanistan. The United States is through the system. Certain kids, they just under threats. We are—we spent a lot of get quit on. And we know who they are. time, people around this table, good-hearted They’re generally inner-city kids, kids whose people who care deeply about America spent parents may not speak English as a first lan- a lot of time thinking about how best to se- guage. It’s so much easier to walk into a class- cure our homeland even further. And this room full of the hard-to-educate and say, is a debate the American people must hear, ‘‘See you later. We’re just going to move you must understand. And the world must under- through.’’ And those days have got to end, stand as well that its credibility is at stake. and the people up here on the stage and the Thank you all for coming. people here in the White House under- stand—standing here, sitting here in the Maxwell Gregory White House—understand those days are Q. Are you suggesting an ultimatum is going to end, for the good of the country. coming? Is a deadline coming, sir? One of the challenges is to make sure The President. That’s a fine-looking child, America is secure, is safe, is strong. But an- fine-looking child. [Laughter] Little Gregory. other one of our challenges is to make sure Little Stretch. [Laughter] America is a better place for all of us, and Thank you all. that starts with insisting that every child get educated. NOTE: The President spoke at 10:42 a.m. in the This is a passion that is shared by Repub- Cabinet Room at the White House. In his re- marks, he referred to Prime Minister Tony Blair licans and Democrats. I don’t view this as of the United Kingdom; and Prime Minister Jean a partisan issue, I view this as an American Chretien of Canada. issue. And that’s why I was pleased earlier in my administration to travel the country with some of the bill sponsors, two of whom Remarks on Implementation of the are here, both Republicans and Democrats, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to sign this bill. That’s a good signal to Amer- September 4, 2002 ica that we’re coming together to work on what’s right for the country. The President. Thank you all. Thank you And I want to welcome Judd Gregg from for coming. I want to thank you all for com- the State of New Hampshire, who is one of Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 4 1483 those with whom I had the honor of trav- all, I was a Governor at one time. And there eling, and John Boehner, who’s the chairman is a certain—there’s a certain unwillingness of the Education Committee of the House of people in the school system, certain school of Representatives, for being with us. And systems, to change. It’s hard. I know that. of course, an advocate for teachers and for And yet, the bill we passed says you’ve got education, Ralph Regula, is with us as well. to change. And so the meeting today is a way So I want to thank the three Members of to tell people that change is possible; change Congress for coming. I appreciate you boys can be orderly; and change can be, most im- coming over here after a long, long vacation. portant, productive for student and family [Laughter] alike. Representative. [Inaudible]—back. And that’s what we’re talking about here [Laughter] today. The bill said that one—one of the cor- The President. Yes, back—[laughter]. nerstones of that bill that we passed said Glad you’re in town. [Laughter] But I do we’re going to trust the local people. That’s really appreciate your work on education. one way to put it, is it’s not all the smart You’ve been great. people in the world live in Washington. I also want to thank Rod Paige for agreeing There’s plenty of smart people outside of to leave Texas—that’s a hard thing for Texans Washington. And there is certainly an attach- to do—and come up here and serve his Na- ment to the school system, the public school tion. I didn’t need any theorists in the De- systems, for those who live in the public partment of Education. I wanted somebody school system’s taxing district, for example. who had been on the frontlines, somebody Nobody cares more about the schools in that had actually been, in this case, a super- their neighborhood than the parents and the intendent, somebody who had raised the bar, teachers and the local citizens. And there- and somebody that had achieved results on fore, it made a lot of sense to pass power behalf of all the students in that incredibly complex and difficult school district. And out of Washington, to create a certain Rod did a fabulous job in Houston, and he’s amount of flexibility at the local level so peo- doing a darn good job here in Washington, ple can chart their own path to excellence. DC. And Rod, I want to thank you for your This is one of the keys to success. And that’s leadership. what this bill does. I also want to thank the MATHCOUNTS And so what we have done today is we champs who are with us. I told them—[ap- have asked people who have taken advantage plause]. Thank you all for coming. I told of the flexibility, that have actually done them, in my State, sometimes too often we some creative, positive, significant things so think of the champ only on the football field. others can see what works. It’s important for I’m glad they’re here to show that there’s those in the public school systems around champs in the math arena and in the science America to understand that it is possible to arena. change and have positive results without dis- These champs are just as important as any rupting the school systems. athletic champ we have in the country, and And that’s what we’re here to talk about. I want to thank them for setting high stand- And one of the cornerstones of any good ards and working hard and showing your fel- school system is accountability. Now look, I low classmates what is possible. And I also have battled—I have fought the account- want to thank your teachers who are here. ability fight for a long time. I’ve heard people I know you represent teachers all across the say, ‘‘You test too much’’—particularly the country, and a great teacher can make a huge students. [Laughter] My answer is, if testing difference in a child’s life, and these teachers determines whether you can read, too bad with us today have shown exactly what I’m that we test. As a matter of fact, it’s to your talking about. So congratulations to the stu- advantage that we test. dent and teacher—[applause]. How do you know, if you don’t give people So I understand the difficulty of changing a chance to show us? How do you know? a system that doesn’t like to change. After It’s the systems that don’t test are those that 1484 Sept. 4 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 quit on the kids. It’s the systems where peo- are raised, because every child counts here ple say, ‘‘All kids can’t learn. Therefore, let’s in this country. don’t try to determine whether they are We’ve also got to make sure that the learning.’’ Those are the systems where we’ve schools—the accountability system insists really got a challenge. And one of the things that the—that each child is recognized. we did say is if you receive Federal money, There’s a fancy word for it called we want to know whether or not you’re suc- ‘‘disaggregation of data.’’ I don’t want to dis- ceeding. If you want to—all the Title I turb the press corps by using a long word. money we’re sending out, we expect there [Laughter] I know what it means. [Laughter] to be results because, you see, we believe You see, we’ve got to make sure that we focus every child can learn. on an individual basis. This idea of lumping And there are creative things you can do people into large groups of people will dimin- with the accountability system, such as what ish the capacity of an accountability system they’re doing in Indiana. And Suellen is here. to make sure no child is left behind. The For a while I thought she was from central State of Florida has been on the leading edge Texas, with the name of Suellen—[laugh- of making sure the accountability system is— ter]—but it turns out—it turns out she’s from challenges the soft bigotry of low expecta- Indiana. But they have got a—they decided, tions. And I want to thank Jim for coming— and wisely so, in the State of Indiana, that and tell the Governor hello. [Laughter] they’re going to post results so people know, I also believe there ought to be a con- so parents know, so teachers know. sequence. If there’s failure or mediocrity, You see, with information, people can something else has to happen. Otherwise, make constructive change. You can deter- you’ve set up a nice system, but nothing mine whether or not the curriculum you are changes. Without a consequence, without using works. Accountability is incredibly im- something to challenge the status quo, the portant for the school systems. People shouldn’t fear accountability. They ought to status quo will remain. welcome an accountability system as a useful And so therefore, one of the things—one tool to make sure no child is left behind, a of the interesting innovations that we put in useful tool to make sure they make construc- the bill that I think is—probably can be used tive improvements in their school districts in a very creative way for school districts all and in their schools. around the country, is the capacity to have And Indiana has made a creative decision after-school tutoring—the money follows the to put on the Internet, amongst other things, child—and that there can be a lot of creative how the schools are performing, a compara- ways to set up after-school tutoring. People tive analysis of school performance, how the can go outside the system to do—to have school’s teachers—how many school teachers these after-schools—after-tutoring classes. are certified under Indiana law. They can There can be a whole kind of entrepre- compare schools within a district. It is a use- neurial effort made. There can be a charter ful way to use accountability as a manage- schools—after-school charter schools, with ment tool. It is also a useful way to encourage funding available, because the money follows citizen involvement. You see, the more infor- the child. It’s a very wise thing that the State mation a parent or a citizen knows, the more of Colorado and Colorado Springs School likely it is that parent or citizen is going to District is taking advantage of. be involved in a school district. You see, if every child matters and your Too often people say, ‘‘My schools are accountability system points out some are doing just fine.’’ You all have heard that more falling behind, this bill provides the resources than I have. Too often people—‘‘Everything necessary to make sure people catch up early, is just fine in my school. How do I know? before it’s too late. That’s one of the keys My child told me,’’ until you see a compari- to success, is that when you identify some- son, and then you realize that perhaps we body who is failing, you get on it right away, need to ratchet up the bar a little higher. and you help that person early, before it’s We need the make sure that the standards too late. And a good way to do it is to take Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 4 1485 advantage of the after-school tutoring pro- Science is not an art—I mean, reading is not gram we have in the bill. It’s really creative. an art; it’s a science. We know what works. Once people see what’s available and un- And these schools, and these States, have derstand the options, there’s going to be adopted what works. And as you heard about some—I predict there will be some creative from Alabama, Dr. Mitchell, they have re- responses, just like Colorado Springs’ re- trained 2,500 teachers. Retraining is the right sponse, around the country. word; they’ve been trained once. Now they’re It’s also important that their public school being trained in a curriculum which will choice be fully implemented. You see, when work, and it’s essential we focus on reading the parents start to move, it gets people’s at- first. tention. And one of the things in this bill If you have an accountability system, it is says that we expect and will facilitate the ca- unfair to have a society in which not every pacity of parents to make different choices child kind of starts at the accountability sys- for their students if they’re dissatisfied with tem at the same place. It’s not going to work the quality of education that their student, the way we want it to work. And so the best that their child is receiving. way to make sure that the accountability sys- And St. Paul, Dr. Harvey, has done a very tem has merit and we can accurately meas- good job of making sure that those options ure, is to start teaching our children how to are not only well-known—you see, some- read early in life—I mean early—with a cur- times what happens is the school districts riculum which works, and the willingness for don’t really make it clear what can happen States to recognize that sometimes teachers or what should happen. The lack of knowl- haven’t been trained properly, and they need edge for citizens means that lack of oppor- to be retrained. And that’s what they did in tunity is—that people don’t have the oppor- Alabama. It’s what we did in Texas, by the tunities that they can achieve what is nec- way. We spent time, money, and efforts to essary to start insisting that every child be retrain our teachers, to give them the tools educated. And so Dr. Harvey not only has necessary so that they can do what they want worked hard to educate parents about what to do, and which their desire is to do, which is available but has also worked in the school is to be as good a teacher as they can possibly district to make sure people understand with- be. in the school district that this is an important And so here are examples of—two exam- part of educational excellence for every child. ples of Reading First initiatives, which are The—as I said, I—options and con- on the leading edge of reform. They chal- sequences are all a part of making sure that lenge the status quo when it doesn’t work. the accountability system works. And here They understand what I know, that reading are two examples of school districts in our is the new civil right. It’s a part of making country seizing the moment to make sure sure our students are free citizens. And we’re that excellence prevails. going to do it. You watch here in America. I also want to congratulate Arkansas and This program is going to have a huge impact Alabama for their work on reading, because as we continue to insist that no child be left the truth of the matter is, no matter how behind. fancy we get with systems, if kids can’t read, And finally, New York City deserves a lot it doesn’t matter. It’s hard to be a math schol- of credit. You hear about teacher shortages ar if you can’t read. It’s hard to be a scientist here and there in other places. But some- if you can’t read. And so we have decided times they’re so bound in rules and regula- here at the Federal level to make a national tions, and challenged because they’re unable initiative being one that every child’s going to be entrepreneurial in their willingness to to read. And the reason Arkansas and Ala- hire, the shortages persist. bama are here is they also understand that But Joyce Coppin has figured out a way it requires a curriculum that works, if you to have alternative certification, an intense want every child to read. They don’t need recruiting campaign with New Teacher fancy theories or what may sound good. Project. I mean, this district has hired more 1486 Sept. 4 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 than 2,000 teachers this year, through a city’s Proclamation 7590—Patriot Day, alternative certification program. 2002 They saw a problem, and instead of being September 4, 2002 hidebound by the old way of doing things, they said, ‘‘Let’s solve the problem first.’’ By the President of the United States Let’s make sure we solve the problem. You of America can’t—if—children will be left behind, un- less there’s teachers in the classrooms. A Proclamation And Joyce, I want to thank you and thank On this first observance of Patriot Day, we your folks there in New York City for show- remember and honor those who perished in ing America what is possible; that it’s possible the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. to be creative and to use your imagination We will not forget the events of that terrible and to solve a teacher shortage that might morning nor will we forget how Americans exist. It is essential that Americans under- responded in New York City, at the Pen- stand, from the examples we’ve seen here, tagon, and in the skies over Pennsylvania— that change is positive, change is incredibly with heroism and selflessness; with compas- important to achieve the goal which we all sion and courage; and with prayer and hope. want, and that is to have the best public We will always remember our collective obli- school systems in the world and make sure gation to ensure that justice is done, that no child is left behind. There’s no doubt in freedom prevails, and that the principles my mind that these goals are achievable, be- upon which our Nation was founded endure. cause we’re America, and there’s nothing we Inspired by the heroic sacrifices of our can’t overcome. firefighters, rescue and law enforcement per- The first step is to overcome timidity, and sonnel, military service members, and other the first step is to overcome an unwillingness citizens, our Nation found unity, focus, and to confront mediocrity. And I think school strength. We found healing in the national districts and leaders around the country, outpouring of compassion for those lost, as when they realize what is possible from ex- tens of millions of Americans participated in amples here, will be more than willing to moments of silence, candlelight vigils, and challenge the status quo if the status quo is religious services. From the tragedy of Sep- failing, to insist every child can learn, to raise tember 11 emerged a stronger Nation, re- the bar, and by raising the bar, raise the newed by a spirit of national pride and a true hopes of everybody who’s lucky enough to love of country. be called an American. We are a people dedicated to the triumph So I want to thank you all for your leader- of freedom and democracy over evil and tyr- ship. I appreciate very much your commit- anny. The heroic stories of the first respond- ment to your States, to the children in your ers who gave their all to save others strength- States, and to the greatest Nation on the face ened our resolve. And our Armed Forces of the Earth. have pursued the war against terrorism in Af- ghanistan and elsewhere with valor and skill. May God bless you all, and may God bless Together with our coalition partners, they America. have achieved success. Americans also have fought back against NOTE: The President spoke at 3 p.m. in the East terror by choosing to overcome evil with Room at the White House. In his remarks, he good. By loving their neighbors as they would referred to Suellen K. Reed, Indiana super- like to be loved, countless citizens have an- intendent of public instruction; Jim Horne, Flor- swered the call to help others. They have ida secretary of education; Gov. Jeb Bush of Flor- contributed to relief efforts, improved home- ida; Patricia A. Harvey, superintendent, St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN; Katherine Mitchell, land security in their communities, and vol- director, Alabama Reading Initiative; and Joyce unteered their time to aid those in need. This Coppin, chief executive of the division of human spirit of service continues to grow as thou- resources, New York City Department of Edu- sands have joined the newly established USA cation. Freedom Corps, committing themselves to Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 4 1487 changing America one heart at a time Message to the Congress Reporting a through the momentum of millions of acts Certification Required by the of decency and kindness. Ratification Resolution of the Those whom we lost last September 11 Chemical Weapons Convention will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts and in the history of our Nation. As September 4, 2002 we mark the first anniversary of that tragic To the Congress of the United States: day, we remember their sacrifice; and we Consistent with the resolution of advice commit ourselves to honoring their memory and consent to ratification of the Convention by pursuing peace and justice in the world on the Prohibition of the Development, Pro- and security at home. By a joint resolution duction, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law Weapons and on Their Destruction, adopted 107–89), the Congress has authorized and re- by the Senate of the United States on April quested the President to designate Sep- 24, 1997, I hereby certify pursuant to Condi- tember 11 of each year as ‘‘Patriot Day.’’ tion 7(C)(i), Effectiveness of the Australia Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, Group, that: President of the United States of America, Australia Group members continue to do hereby proclaim September 11, 2002, as maintain equally effective or more com- Patriot Day. I call upon the people of the prehensive controls over the export of: United States to observe this day with appro- toxic chemicals and their precursors; priate ceremonies and activities, including dual-use processing equipment; human, remembrance services and candlelight vigils. animal, and plant pathogens and toxins I also call upon the Governors of the United with potential biological weapons appli- States and the Commonwealth of Puerto cations; and dual-use biological equip- Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all ment, as that afforded by the Australia units of government, to direct that the flag Group as of April 25, 1997; and be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. Further, The Australia Group remains a viable I encourage all Americans to display the flag mechanism for limiting the spread of at half-staff from their homes on that day and chemical and biological weapons-related to observe a moment of silence beginning materials and technology, and the effec- at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time, or another tiveness of the Australia Group has not appropriate commemorative time, to honor been undermined by changes in mem- the innocent victims who lost their lives as bership, lack of compliance with com- a result of the terrorist attacks of September mon export controls and nonprolifera- 11, 2001. tion measures, or the weakening of com- In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set mon controls and nonproliferation my hand this fourth day of September, in measures, in force as of April 25, 1997. the year of our Lord two thousand two, and The factors underlying this certification of the Independence of the United States of are described in the enclosed statement of America the two hundred and twenty-sev- justification. enth. George W. Bush George W. Bush The White House, [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, September 4, 2002. 8:45 a.m., September 6, 2002]

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Proclamation 7589—National lifelong responsibility, and those who suc- Alcohol and Drug Addiction ceed improve their health, can better enjoy Recovery Month, 2002 their family and friends, and are more likely September 4, 2002 to find success in the workplace. The vast majority of people in recovery are capable By the President of the United States individuals who contribute to America’s of America strength. We celebrate the success of those in recovery, but we must help those still suf- A Proclamation fering from dependence and battling addic- Drug and alcohol abuse destroys the hopes tion. of men, women, and young people and takes My Administration is implementing an ef- a terrible toll on society. Addiction destroys fective national strategy that is community- the lives of countless Americans, shatters based. We have established the goal of a 10 families, and threatens the safety of our percent reduction of drug use over the next neighborhoods. 2 years, and a 25 percent reduction over the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Re- next 5 years. We must stop drug use before covery Month provides an important oppor- it starts, heal America’s drug users, and dis- tunity to promote the values that have given people the strength to beat drug and alcohol rupt the supply of and demand for drugs in abuse and remain drug-free. The theme of our country. And we must continue the fight this year’s commemoration, Join the Voices against alcohol abuse and the toll it takes on of Recovery: A Call to Action, emphasizes the our society. Together, we can achieve these critical role of communities in encouraging goals, help save lives, and restore hope to individuals with substance abuse problems to individuals and families. seek help. While those who suffer from ad- Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, diction must help themselves, it is also crucial President of the United States of America, for family, friends, and people with shared by virtue of the authority vested in me by experiences to support those fighting to over- the Constitution and laws of the United come substance abuse. Those in recovery States, do hereby proclaim September 2002 play a key role in helping others achieve as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Re- healthy lives. They can convey important in- covery Month. I call upon all the people of formation about the toll of alcohol and drug the United States to observe this month with addiction and the benefits of recovery, in- appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac- spire others to succeed, and allow young peo- tivities. ple to learn valuable lessons about their expe- In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set riences. my hand this fourth day of September, in As a Nation, we must aggressively promote the year of our Lord two thousand two, and compassionate treatment for those suffering of the Independence of the United States of from addiction. When individuals begin the America the two hundred and twenty-sev- process of recovery, they take an important enth. first step toward regaining dignity and hope. Across our Nation, we know that many Amer- icans who are dependent on drugs are not George W. Bush receiving the treatment they need. My Na- tional Drug Control Strategy expands drug [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, treatment to Americans who need it. For 8:45 a.m., September 6, 2002] 2003, my Administration proposes $3.8 bil- lion for drug treatment, an increase of more NOTE: This proclamation was released by the Of- than 6 percent over 2002. This includes a fice of the Press Secretary on September 5, and $100 million increase in treatment spending it was published in the Federal Register on Sep- for 2003 as part of a plan to add $1.6 billion tember 9. over 5 years. Staying clean and sober is a Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1489

Remarks to the Community in I want to thank the members of the Louis- Louisville, Kentucky ville community who happen to be small- September 5, 2002 business owners for coming to visit. We just had a good hour discussion about small-busi- Thank you all very much. Thank you all. ness issues. You see, one of the best ways It is great to be here in the State of Kentucky. to make sure that our economy grows is to Let me tell you, it’s great to be back to the have an environment in which the entre- State of Kentucky. I want to thank you all preneur can flourish and the small business for coming. It is my—it’s going to be my can be strong. Most new jobs are created in honor today to talk to you about our country, America by small businesses, and therefore, our future. I want to talk about how to make we’d better worry about the health of small our country a safer country and a stronger businesses, if we’re worried about the health country and, as importantly, a better country. and security of the country. And there’s no better place to do it than Lou- And I’m worried about the health and se- isville, Kentucky. curity of our country; I am. And we’ve got I want to thank Anne for her kind intro- a lot of work to do. I’m not worried about duction, and I want to thank the other mem- bers of the Kentucky delegation who are here our future because I’m optimistic about today who are my friends, and that would America. We’ve got a great future ahead of be Senator Jim Bunning and Congressman us. But so long as anybody who wants to work Ken Lucas. I appreciate all three members can’t find work, I think we’ve got a problem of the congressional delegation coming down in America. And so, therefore, our thought today. As you know, they’re up there in process ought to be how to create jobs, how Washington meeting, and it’s an honor that best to make sure that the foundation of eco- three Members decided to come and hear nomic growth remains strong and that we go the President. [Laughter] forward with creating jobs. I want to thank your Governor, Paul Pat- And that’s why I met with the small-busi- ton, for coming today. Governor, I appreciate ness owners and listened to their concerns you taking time to be here. I’m honored that and heard their points of view. First, let me you’re here. I want to thank Elaine Chao, tell you the foundation for our economy is who is a member of my Cabinet, the Sec- strong. I mean, after all, interest rates are retary of Labor. I appreciate you coming, low. Inflation is low. We’ve got the best work- Elaine. I want to thank the head of the Small ers in the world. Our productivity is high. Business Administration, Hector Barreto, for We’ve got the best farmers and ranchers in joining us as well. Thank you, Hector. Oh, the world. We’re really good at a lot of things I forgot—I forgot to mention the first lady in America which creates the foundation for of Kentucky. One thing you learn is never growth. I am not satisfied, however, until ev- to forget to mention the first ladies. I appre- erybody can find work. And so, fundamen- ciate Judi Patton being here as well. Thank tally, what can we do? you for coming, Judi. First, you’ve got to understand the role of Speaking about first ladies, my wife is Government is not to create wealth. It’s to doing great, too. I like to remind people that when I married her, she was a public school create an environment in which people can librarian. And for all the public school librar- realize their dreams, in which small busi- ians out there, you’ve got an advocate in the nesses can grow to be big businesses. And White House. For all the teachers out there, one way to encourage that is to let people I want to thank you for being teachers, too. keep more of their own money. She didn’t like politics, and she didn’t like When we came in, it turns out the country politicians when I married her. Now she’s was in a recession. That’s three quarters of stuck with one. [Laughter] She’s doing a negative growth. Fortunately, I was able to great job. I’m really proud of her. She sends team up with members of both political par- her love and her best to all the people of ties to take a chapter out of this textbook. Kentucky. It’s the chapter that says, if you let people 1490 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 keep more of their own money, they will de- wants to find work is more likely to be able mand a good or a service. And if they de- to do so if the tax relief is permanent. mand a good or a service, somebody is likely In order to make sure people find work to produce that good or a service. And when and our economy is strong, Congress must somebody produces that good or a service, not overspend. Every idea sounds like a good somebody is more likely to find work. The idea in Washington—just that they cost bil- tax relief came at the right time for the Amer- lions of dollars. We need to set priorities, and ican economy. we have set priorities in Washington, prior- If you listen carefully to some of the dialog ities of how to make America safer, stronger, in Washington, you begin to hear a little tone and better. And it’s my job to hold the line about, ‘‘Well, maybe we ought to stop the on spending the people’s money. tax relief from being fully implemented.’’ That would be a mistake for our economy. See, it’s important to have the right mind- That would be a terrible mistake for jobs and set up there. We’re not spending Govern- job creation. Not only should we resist any- ment money; we’re spending your money. In body who wants to undo the tax relief, we order to make sure it’s spent wisely—I look need to make the tax relief permanent. forward to working with Congress to make Well, people say, ‘‘How can cutting in- sure we spend your money wisely. If we over- come taxes on the people affect small busi- spend, it will serve as a drag on our economy. ness?’’ Well, most small businesses are sole If we overspend, it will make it harder for proprietorships, which means they pay tax at people to find work. I’m worried about peo- the individual income tax rate level. Or most ple finding work. I want anybody who wants small businesses are limited partnerships. a job to be able to find one here in America. And so when you cut the taxes on the people, There’s some other practical things we can you’re really cutting the taxes on the sole pro- do in Washington, DC. We need to get us prietors and on limited partnerships. You’re a terrorism insurance bill, to get our hardhats helping small business grow. And when small back to work. Over $10 billion of construc- businesses grow, America is better off. tion projects are not going forward because But let me also tell you that in the tax relief people can’t get the proper insurance be- plan we began to mitigate the effects of the cause of what the terrorists did to America. marriage penalty. Listen, the Tax Code ought The Government ought to help here. It to encourage marriage, not discourage mar- makes sense that the Government help. We riage. And the other thing is we sent the want our hardhats back to working. The con- death tax on the way to extinction. The death struction trades believe that over 300,000 tax is bad for Kentucky farmers; it’s bad for workers will go back to work if we can get Kentucky ranchers; and it’s bad for Kentucky this bill out of Congress. I want a bill out entrepreneurs. of Congress that helps the hardhats, not And then you say, ‘‘Well, why, Mr. Presi- helps the plaintiffs’ attorneys. I want people dent, do you need to talk about making the going back to work in America. tax relief permanent?’’ Because a quirk in the We need an energy bill. A good energy law in the United States Senate says that you won’t—we’re going to cut your taxes, but in bill will create jobs in America. We also need 10 years it will have come back. It’s hard for an energy bill which will encourage conserva- me to explain. I mean, how can you say, ‘‘On tion and the use of renewable energy. We the one hand, we’re cutting your taxes, on can do that, but we also need an energy bill the other hand, it goes away after 10 years?’’ that will encourage exploration here in Amer- Well, that’s just the way the Senate happens ica, exploration in environmentally friendly to work right now. But there’s a way to ways, so that we become less dependent on change that, and that is to get the United foreign sources of crude oil. An energy bill States Senate to agree to make all this tax is good for jobs, and it’s good for national relief permanent. It will help people plan. security, and it’s time the Congress quit talk- It will help good policy, and anybody who ing and get an energy bill to my desk. Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1491

Now, I’m optimistic about our economy. think this war and this hatred is going to go I’m optimistic about job growth. I’m opti- away anytime soon—that future Presidents mistic about the future because I understand can deal with the threat on the homeland, America. We’ve got problems, no question, I’ve asked for a new department in Wash- but we have a spirit that is indomitable and ington called the Department of Homeland strong. I’m also optimistic about being able Security. The reason I did is because there’s to do my most important job, which is to over 100 agencies in Washington, DC, that protect the homeland. have something to do with protecting the You know, one of my concerns was the homeland. They’re scattered everywhere. In farther we got away from September the order to make sure the number one priority 11th, the more likely it would be that some of these agencies is your protection, I’ve in our country might not think the enemy asked that they be put under one umbrella, still existed. But they do, and they’re nothing one Cabinet Secretary to be confirmed by but a bunch of coldblooded killers. That’s all the United States Senate. they are. People in our country wonder why, I want to be able to align authority and why would somebody hate America? It’s be- responsibility. I want to be able to say clearly cause we love freedom; that’s why. We love to the American people, ‘‘We’re doing a bet- the idea that free people can worship an al- ter job of protecting our borders.’’ See, we mighty God any way they so choose in Amer- need to know who’s coming into America, ica. We value the freedom for people to what they’re bringing into America, and speak their mind in this country. We value whether or not they’re going to leave Amer- a free press. We value freedom. And the ica when they say they’re going to leave more we value freedom, the more they hate America. We need to do a better job of co- us. That’s why. That’s why the enemy still ordinating our first—the strategy of our first- exists. responders, the brave police and fire and And there’s another reason. Every life EMS teams that you’ve got right here in Lou- matters in America. Everybody counts. Ev- isville and all across America. We need to erybody has worth. And these killers don’t do a better job of being able to respond to think that way. They’re willing to take inno- potential weapons of mass destruction at- cent life in the name of a hijacked religion. tacks—need to do a better job of taking the And so my job is to do everything we can intelligence we have and analyzing it and ad- to protect our homeland—it’s to make Amer- dressing the vulnerabilities that may be evi- ica more secure. dent here in America. You need to know there’s a lot of good And so I’ve asked Congress to act, and I folks working hard to protect us. I mean, any appreciate the fact that the House of Rep- time we’re getting a hint that the enemy resentatives has acted. And I’m sure on your might be thinking about doing something to TV screens, if you bother to watch TV, you’ll us, we’re moving on it. We communicate bet- see that the Senate is debating this bill. I’ve ter. We’re aware. We’re aware of their ha- got deep concerns about where the Senate tred. Prior to September the 11th, we would is headed, however. I need the flexibility nec- never assume that America would be a bat- essary to be able to move people to the right tlefield. It is now. It’s a different era. I want place at the right time in order to protect you to know that you should take comfort America. And I’ll give you an example. in the fact that a lot of good people are doing On our borders we’ve got three different everything they can to make sure that Amer- agencies involved with protecting the border, ica is secure, not only at the Federal level Customs, INS, and Border Patrol. They wear but at the State level and here at the local different uniforms. They have different strat- level. A lot of really good people are getting egies. They’ve got different bosses. For the better information and are acting on it as sake of protecting America, any administra- quickly as possible. tion must have the flexibility to move people I went to Congress, and I said, in order around to address our vulnerabilities. The to help me and future Presidents—and no- enemy moves quickly, and so should the Fed- tice I say future Presidents, because I don’t eral Government be able to move quickly. 1492 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

And yet, the bill out of the Senate has got States military or if you’re in the United rules this thick. They want to micromanage States military, this Nation is incredibly the process. The Senate must hear this: I ex- proud of what your relative is doing. pect to get a bill that is not in the best inter- I have submitted a defense spending bill ests of vested interests in Washington but in that is the largest increase since Ronald the best interests of protecting the American Reagan was the President. And I did so for people. The best way to protect our home- two reasons—two reasons: One, any time we land is to hunt the killers down, one by one, put our troops into harm’s way, they deserve and bring them to justice. The best way to the best pay, the best equipment, and the secure America—the best way to secure our best training; and secondly, I did so because country and to protect our freedom is to find I want to send a message to friend and foe the killers. alike that we’re in this deal for the long haul. This is a different kind of war, but the war When it comes to the freedoms we love, goes on. We’ve got some great veterans in when it comes to something we hold dear, this hall who remember the way war used this country is determined and patient and to be. You could determine the size of the plenty resolved to achieve victory. enemy based upon the number of tanks they Congress is back. The House passed a might have or the number of airplanes they version of the defense bill. The Senate passed have or the number of ships. This is a dif- a version of the defense bill. I expect the ferent kind of enemy. These are commanders Congress to work together and get that de- who hide in dark caves and then send young- fense bill to my desk as soon as possible. It’s sters to their suicidal death. They kind of in the interests of the United States. The slither into cities and hope not to get caught. American people are not going to like it if They’re sophisticated. They understand they see the Congress playing politics with we’re after them. And they’re elusive, and the defense bill when we’re at war. they’re determined. But so are we. We’ve got a fabulous United States military, and they’re We’re making progress. See, because the on the hunt. We’ve got a strong coalition of enemy is different and the nature of the war nations which have heard, as Anne men- is different, sometimes you don’t see what’s tioned, the doctrine that says, either you’re going on. As I said early on, and right after with us or you’re with the enemy. We have September the 11th, sometimes you’ll see upheld the doctrine that says, if you harbor what’s happening, and sometimes you won’t. a terrorist, you’re just as guilty as the ter- That’s just the nature of this war. Sometimes rorist. one of these killers will be brought to justice, And I want you to tell your youngsters, and you’ll hear about it, and sometimes they your children and your grandchildren, that won’t. But we’re making progress. Slowly but when this great Nation went into Afghani- surely, we’re making progress. Slowly but stan, we didn’t go to conquer anybody. We surely, we’re bringing people to justice. went in to liberate. We went in to liberate Notice I don’t say, ‘‘Slowly but surely, people from the clutches of the most bar- we’re seeking revenge.’’ I said, ‘‘Slowly but baric regime in history. This great Nation and surely, we’re bringing people to justice.’’ We our friends and allies not only upheld an im- owe that to our children. We owe that to portant doctrine, but as a result of our action, our children’s children. We must stay on the many young girls go to school for the first hunt for the sake of freedom here. We must time in Afghanistan. continue to deny sanctuary. Once we get And we’re not leaving. We believe so them on the run, we’ve also got to make it strongly that every individual counts, that we hard for them to light anywhere. We must want to help democracy flourish in that re- make sure that those who would like to har- gion. And we’re not leaving because there’s bor them continue to get the message that still Al Qaida and their buddies roaming there will be a consequence. We must antici- around. And there’s a lot of brave folks on pate problems before they occur. We must the hunt, probably some of your relatives. deal with threats to our security today, before And if you’ve got a relative in the United it can be too late. Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1493

Yesterday I announced to the country that I believe out of the evil done to America— I would be working closely with our United and make no mistake, it was an incredibly States Congress and the American people to evil act—will come incredible good. You explain the threat that Saddam Hussein poses need to tell your loved ones, the little ones to world peace. I take the threat very seri- in particular, that when they hear the Presi- ously. I take the fact that he develops weap- dent talking about Al Qaida, Iraq, and other ons of mass destruction very seriously. I re- places, I do so because I long for peace. See, member the fact that he has invaded two I believe out of the evil done to America, countries before. I know for a fact that he’s if we’re strong and focused and determined, poisoned his own people. He doesn’t believe we can achieve peace. We can not only in the worth of each individual. He doesn’t achieve peace today for America but peace believe in public dissent. in the long term—but not only for America. I look forward to a dialog. I’m a patient See, every life matters in this country. And man. I’ve got tools—we’ve got tools at our you don’t have to be an American for you disposal. And therefore, yesterday I began an to matter, as far as this Nation is concerned. important discussion about our future, about We want peace in parts of the world that peace, about freedom; a discussion that I will have quit on peace. We want there to be continue to have with the United States Con- peace in the Middle East. We want there gress, Republican and Democrat alike; a dis- to be peace in South Asia. We act because cussion I will carry on with the American we believe in peace. And out of the evil done people; a discussion I will begin at the United to America can come a more peaceful world. Nations next week; a discussion I will have And out of the evil done to America can with the Prime Minister of Britain Saturday; come a more compassionate America, too. a discussion I’ll have with the Prime Minister A lot of people say, ‘‘Well, what can I do of Canada on Monday; a discussion I’ll be on the war against terror?’’ You can love your having with the President of Russia, Premier neighbor like you’d like to be loved yourself, of China, President of France tomorrow. is what you can do. I will remind them that history has called No, I’m for a safer and strong America, us into action, that we love freedom, that and I’m for a better America. A better Amer- we’ll be deliberate, patient, and strong in the ica begins, by the way, with making sure values that we adhere to, but we can’t let every child gets an education in this country the world’s worst leaders blackmail, threaten, and no child is left behind. A better America hold freedom-loving nations hostage with the is when we take care of people who can’t world’s worst weapons. help themselves with a health care system I can’t imagine what went through the en- that’s modern. A better America is one that emy’s mind when they hit us. I can’t imagine calls upon the best of America. See, Govern- what they were thinking. Let me guess. They ment can hand out money—we do a pretty probably said, America is so selfish and so good job of it. But what Government cannot self-absorbed and so materialistic, that after do is put hope into people’s hearts or a sense September the 11th we might file a lawsuit of purpose in people’s lives. That’s done or two, but that’s all we would do. They were when a loving individual puts his arm around wrong. See, they don’t understand America. a fellow citizen and says, ‘‘I love you. What They don’t understand our character, and can I do to help you?’’ they don’t understand our fiber. They don’t You see, America is changing, one person understand that, when we love something, at a time—one person at a time. We’re saving we love it dearly. We love life, and we love America one soul, one conscience at a time, freedom. because thousands of our fellow citizens have And they understand one thing about us, recognized it’s important to serve something too. When we need to be plenty tough, we’re greater than yourself. going to be plenty tough. And they’re learn- Robert Mihalovic is here. I met two groups ing another thing about America. When we of people—I met one group of people, and need to be compassionate and loving, we can I met one person. I met Robert. I also met be compassionate and loving, too. You see, the Louisville Little League team, both kind 1494 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 of heroes in their own way. One group of Secretary also released a Spanish language tran- kids won a championship. I did remind them, script of these remarks. it’s just beginning for you. You’ve got a re- sponsibility now that you’re champs, a re- sponsibility to make the right choices in life. Remarks at a Luncheon for Robert is here—Robert, if you don’t mind Representative Anne M. Northup standing up—I’ll tell you why Robert is here. in Louisville He’s a Navy World War II veteran. He’s a September 5, 2002 Korean war veteran. But let me tell you something about him. He mentors children. I want to thank you all. Thanks for coming. See, he’s decided that in order to make a I’m really honored to have been invited back difference, in order to be a patriot, he wants to Louisville by Anne to help in her reelec- to help a child in need. Robert told me at tion effort. She is a incredibly—she is a Air Force One that his most beautiful mo- breath of fresh air in Washington, let me put ments come when the child hugs him and it to you that way. She’s honest. She’s open. says, ‘‘Thank you,’’ when the child says, The thing I love about Anne is her heart. ‘‘Thanks for giving me some hope, and thanks It is as big as Texas. [Laughter] She cares for giving me love.’’ deeply about her fellow citizens. No Government program can do that. It You see, what we need in the political happens because thousands of citizens like process is people who put the people ahead Robert, who I call soldiers in the armies of of partisanship. They put people’s concerns compassion, have heard the call to love their and hopes and aspirations ahead of personal neighbor like they’d like to be loved them- success—their own personal success. selves. One person, one Robert can’t do ev- See, I love the idea that this is a soul who erything, but he can do something. He can is willing to work in neighborhoods where help change America, one heart, one soul at somebody might not have ever voted for her. a time. She’s not the kind of citizen who said, ‘‘Did The enemy hit us. They did tremendous you vote for me,’’ and therefore, ‘‘I’m going evil to America. But out of that evil is going to help you.’’ She’s the kind of citizen who to come a more compassionate country. We says, ‘‘I’m honored to be in the position I’m can deal with addiction and hopelessness and in, and what can I do to make Kentucky, and despair when our fellow citizens answer the Louisville, Kentucky, as hopeful a place for call to make America a compassionate and every citizen?’’ Anne Northup deserves to be a decent place. And that’s what’s happening reelected to the United States Congress. in this country. It’s happening in America. I value her advice. I value her friendship. No, out of the evil done to America is going I value being able to work with her to do to come incredible good—peace and a better what’s right for America. I also like the fact society, because we’re the greatest Nation, that she loves her family. She’s got her prior- full of the greatest people on the face of the ities straight. She loves Woody, and she loves Earth. her kids. I love the fact that Anne is an adopt- Thank you for coming. God bless. God ed mom. It shows something special about bless America. her heart and her willingness to love. I en- joyed meeting her mother and dad. She NOTE: The President spoke at 11:40 a.m. in the probably listens to her mother about as much Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Fair and Expo- as I do—listen to mine. [Laughter] But she sition Center. In his remarks, he referred to Rep- is—she’s got her priorities straight, her faith resentative Anne M. Northup of Kentucky, who and her family and the people of Louisville, introduced the President; Gov. Paul Patton of Kentucky. Kentucky, and his wife, Judi; President Saddam Hussein of Iraq; Prime Minister Tony Blair of the So I want to thank you all for coming to United Kingdom; Prime Minister Jean Chretien help this good lady. I want to thank you for of Canada; President Vladimir Putin of Russia; contributing, and I urge you to contribute President Jiang Zemin of China; and President your time. It’s—this fundraiser is going to Jacques Chirac of France. The Office of the Press be history in about 30 minutes, or if I keep Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1495 it shorter than that, about 20 minutes. But significant piece of legislation that we passed. now you’ve got more work to do. And for It’s called the no child left behind legislation. those of you who are the grassroot activists That bill means what it says: No child, not here in this community, for those of you who one child in America left behind. The philos- help lead our party, I want to thank you for ophy of the bill should speak volumes to the what you have done; I want to thank you for people of this district about Anne’s mentality. what you are going to do. You need to go It first starts with understanding that every to your coffee shops, churches, and commu- child can learn. You see, it challenges low nity centers and synagogues and pass the expectations or the soft bigotry of low expec- word that when you’ve got a good soul like tations. When you lower the bar, when you Anne Northup, citizens need to go out and expect mediocrity, you tend to get medioc- support her. So, thanks for helping her, and rity. And that’s not good enough for our chil- thanks for coming. dren. I also want to thank a member of my Cabi- No, this bill says every child can learn. It net, Elaine Chao, for being here. I appreciate also says the people who care more about her leadership. She’s doing a fantastic job, the children in Louisville, Kentucky, are the and I’m sure she would like me to mention citizens of Louisville, Kentucky. We believe the fact that she married old Mitch. [Laugh- strongly in local control of schools. We expect ter] And when you’re remembering Anne, the local people to chart the path to excel- don’t forget Mitch. He’s a good—he’s a great lence for every child—every child—who lives United States Senator. We need Mitch here in Louisville, Kentucky. McConnell back in the Senate. He’s doing But inherent in this bill are two other fea- tures that I want to explain to you. One that a really, really good job for the State of Ken- says, if you believe every child can learn— tucky. I value his advice as well. therefore you want to know if every child And we were just traveling today from is learning. And therefore, in return for a lot Washington to here earlier with another fine of Federal money, we expect every school United States Senator, and that’s, of course, district in America to teach our children how Jim Bunning. And I appreciate his leadership to read and write and add and subtract. And and his support. I want to thank Ellen Wil- so we measure. We want to know. We expect liams. I want to thank State Senate President there to be accountability. We’re willing to David Williams. I want to thank the members ask the question, ‘‘Have you succeeded?’’ of the statehouse who are here. I appreciate And we’re also willing to say, ‘‘If you haven’t, the fact that Geoff Davis, candidate for the we expect to see something different.’’ We U.S. Kentucky fourth district, is with us. And don’t want our children trapped in schools— Geoff, I appreciate you putting your hat in we won’t be satisfied if our children are the ring. trapped in schools that won’t teach and won’t I appreciate all my fellow citizens. We’ve change. got some issues we’ve got to confront here But Anne’s biggest contribution—and I in America, and I want to share some of them mean, a significant contribution—was to with you. A lot of these issues are going to fight for and get funding for a Reading First require having the steady hand of Anne initiative. It is a Federal initiative that recog- Northup in the Congress. nizes all this talk about structuring our My job is to make America secure, to schools, all the talk about making sure the strengthen the country, and make it a better public education system is reformed doesn’t place. And starting with making America a matter a whit if our children can’t read. And better place means we better make sure so, Anne, working with some of the best ex- every child is educated. I don’t mean a hand- perts in the country, calling together the best ful or some in the suburban districts. Every minds, put in this bill a significant reading child—I mean every child in America must program, one that’s not only funded for a be educated in order for America to be a billion dollars but one that recognizes read- better place. And I want to tell you how— ing is a science, not an art. 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America to be in place that teaches every record. A handful of Senators, acting out of child how to read. pure politics, did not let this good woman’s We’ve got work to do in our economy. name go forward. The United States Senate There are some people in our country that must act in better stead. This is a—treating can’t find work, and they want to work, and a fine woman this way is bad for the country; that means we’ve got a problem. The founda- it’s bad for our bench. And I don’t appreciate tions for growth are good. Inflation is down. it one bit, and neither do the American peo- Interest rates are down. Listen, we’re the ple. most productive workers in the world. We’re I also appreciate the fact that Anne under- really good at what we do in a lot of places. stands that the stakes are high for our future, And even though there are some progress, that our country has entered into a new era, I’m not satisfied. And one of the things I that our homeland is a battlefield, and that appreciate about Anne is that when we need our most important job as a Government is to let people have more of their own money, to protect the American people, is to do ev- to make sure that the economy didn’t com- erything in our power to keep America safe, pletely crater—and a matter of fact, to make is to prevent the enemy from hitting us again. sure that the growth started—that she joined The enemy is still out there. They’re people me in fighting for tax cuts for the American who just hate America; you know, they just people. do. They hate us because we love—we love And we need her back up there, because freedom. We love our values. We love the there are some in Washington, DC, who fact that our citizens can worship an almighty want to take those tax relief plans away, see? God freely in America. That’s what we love. There are some who can’t stand the thought We love—we love free speech. We love a of letting the people have their money. They free press. We love all aspects of our free- get confused about whose money we’re talk- dom. And the more we love our freedom, ing about. We’re not talking about the Gov- the more they hate us. ernment’s money. We’re talking about the And you’ve got to understand something people’s money. And the best way to make about these people. They do not value life. sure there are jobs available for people who In America, every life matters. Every life is work is to understand, if you let a person important. Every individual counts. The keep more of their own money, they’re likely enemy is willing to take innocent life because to demand a good or a service. And when they hate, and they have no compunction in they demand a good or a service, somebody doing so. These people are people who have is likely to produce a good or a service. And hijacked a great religion, distorted its tenets, when somebody produces a good or a serv- and they’re still out there. And so, therefore, ice, somebody is more likely to find work. we’ve got to do a lot here in America to pro- We need to make the tax cuts permanent. tect our country. We need to make the repeal of the death And we’re making good progress; we really tax permanent. And Anne understands that. are. There’s a lot of really fine people that She understands that. That’s the kind of are communicating like they’ve never com- mentality we need in Washington. municated before, that are sharing informa- Washington is a tough and ugly town at tion. See, now that we’re on alert, now that times. We saw that today in the United States we know they’re there, we’re much better Senate. I named a really, really fine woman about responding. We’ve got people at all from Texas to one of the appellate benches. levels of government working overtime to This woman was ranked highly qualified by chase down any lead, to make sure that any the American Bar Association. She ran state- hint that somebody might do something to wide in my State of Texas and got over 80 us is followed up on. percent of the vote. She’s highly respected And that’s why I went to Congress, by the by Republicans and Democrats. And I way, because this is our priority, to get them named her to a higher bench. And today her to give us a new type of arrangement about nomination was rejected by the United States how to deal with the new threat of the 21st Senate. A handful of Senators distorted her century. Listen, I promise you I didn’t run— Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1497 or you know I didn’t run on, ‘‘Vote for me. allies that we’re not quitting anytime soon. I want Government to be bigger.’’ [Laughter] I want to send the signal to our enemy that I ran on, ‘‘Vote for me. I’ll try to make it you have aroused a compassionate and de- work better when it’s supposed to work.’’ cent and mighty nation, and we’re going to And one way to make it work better is to hunt you down. collect the agencies involved with the home- I also asked for the increase because any land security and put them under one De- time we send our troops into harm’s way, partment of Homeland Security, so that we they deserve the best pay, the best training, can make the number one priority of the peo- and the best possible equipment. ple that are working hard in these agencies The House passed a defense bill, and the the protection of the homeland, so that we Senate passed a defense bill. But since can do a better job of protecting our borders. they’re different, they’ve got to get together We’ve got three agencies on our borders, and reconcile. And so they need to start INS and Customs and Border Patrol, and meeting today. You see, a lot of times in they’ve got different cultures and different Washington they like to play politics with the strategies. And they ought to be working defense bill. They like to hold it up. But I seamlessly, to find out who’s coming in our want to remind those who think they can play country, what they’re bringing in our coun- politics with the defense bill, the American try, and whether they’re leaving the country people aren’t going to stand for it in a time when they say they’re going to be leaving the of war. They need to get the defense bill to country. my desk as soon as possible, so I can sign And yet, if the Senate bill goes through it. on homeland defense, I won’t have the ca- And we’re making good progress on our pacity to move the right people in the right war. Sometimes you’ll know it, and some- place at the right time in order to protect times you won’t. Remember, this is a dif- our homeland. We won’t have the capacity ferent kind of war. We’re having to adjust to make this part of the homeland security to the fact that sometimes we’ll catch one work seamlessly. I am not going to accept of these killers, and everybody will know a bill where the Senate micromanages, where about it. And sometimes you just won’t know the Senate shows they’re more interested in about it. [Laughter] That’s just the way it is. special interest in Washington and not inter- Anne was right, we are enforcing the doc- ested in the security of the American people. trines, however. We’re enforcing the doc- But the surest way to secure the homeland, trines of this first war of the 21st century. the only way to fully secure our homeland, One of the doctrines is, if you harbor one is to chase the killers down, one person at of these people you’re just as guilty as they a time, and bring them to justice. And that’s are. If you feed a terrorist, harbor a terrorist, what we’re going to do. They hide in caves hide a terrorist, you’re just as guilty as those and send young kids to their suicidal death. who murdered thousands of innocent citi- They don’t have formations and flotillas. zens on September the 11th. And the Taliban They’re resourceful killers, is what they are. found out what we meant. See, it’s important And so they’re kind of slithering around, hid- in the world, when you say something, that ing, and trying to find a dark corner to get you do it. in. And we’re shining the light on them. But what was important about that action It’s going to take a while, see? This isn’t was not only did we uphold doctrine, but something that’s going to end anytime soon. more importantly, we liberated a country. I In order to secure freedom we must keep want you to tell your kids, if they start ques- them moving, keep disrupting. And that’s tioning about the motives of the United why I have submitted a defense bill to the States of America, if they start to get con- Congress which is the biggest increase in de- cerned about war—and I can understand fense spending since Ronald Reagan was the why they would—you can remind them that President, because I understand that this this great country went into Afghanistan not isn’t going to be a short-term operation. I to conquer anybody but to liberate people. want to send the signal to our friends and And thanks to this Nation, and our friends 1498 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 and allies, many young girls go to school for sult with Congress. I want there to be an the first time in Afghanistan. open discussion about the threats that face That’s the way we think as a nation. We America. Tomorrow I’m calling leaders in think about peace for our children and other Russia, China, and France to talk about the people’s children, and we think about liber- threats that face us all. I will see Tony Blair ating people, because every life matters to on Saturday. I will see Jean Chretien Mon- us, see. Everybody counts. When I say every day. My point to you is, not only will I consult life matters, I’m not talking about just Amer- with Congress and talk to Congress—my ad- ican lives. I mean every life around the globe. ministration and I will do so—I will also see We believe in the value of human life here many of the leaders of the world and remind in America. That’s what we hold—we hold them of the facts. The facts are, this is a man that dear to our hearts. who gassed his own people, he’s invaded two I also laid out a doctrine that says, either countries, a person who stiffed the inter- you’re with us or with the enemy—either national organization time and time again. with us or with them. And a lot of times the I look forward to the debate. I look for- actions that you’re reading about are taking ward to the American people understanding place because of friends and allies. I’ll give the threats we face. But one thing is for cer- you one example. Gloria Arroyo, the Presi- tain, I’m not going to change my view, and dent of the Philippines, hauled in this guy— it’s this—and my view is, we cannot let the or actually, brought the guy to justice who world’s worst leaders blackmail America, was running the Abu Sayyaf * group which threaten America, or hurt America with the was a group of Al-Qaida-type killers that had world’s worst weapons. kidnapped two Americans called the I believe—I believe—I believe that good Burnhams and were holding them hostage. is going to come out of the evil done to Amer- They didn’t care about their lives. One guy, the dad, lost his life. But slowly but surely— ica, because I know America. I know the my point to you is that this coalition of na- strength of our country. I truly believe that tions, which care for freedom and under- we have an opportunity to achieve peace. stand the stakes, are making good progress. These killers hit us, and in their hatred they We’re hauling them in—sometimes they’re have given us a chance to achieve peace. If not as lucky as that—but we’re after them, we’re tough and strong, if we stay focused one by one. And we’re going to stay after on how to achieve peace, if we remind the them, one by one, until we win. world in clear terms the difference between There are other challenges facing us. See, good and evil and speak clearly about the my job is to not only chase down those who two, we can achieve peace. We can achieve have hit but to anticipate. We’re a battle- peace not only for America, we can achieve ground. We’ve never been a battleground be- peace for the people of Israel and Palestin- fore, therefore, the stakes have changed. See, ians. We can achieve peace. I believe it. I if you’re not a battleground, if you don’t have believe we can achieve peace in South Asia. to worry about your people getting attacked No, this enemy, these killers hit America. because of vast oceans protecting you, then They, in so doing, created an opportunity to you can think one way. But September the achieve peace. 11th changed thought here in America. It They hit us at home, and out of that evil should, because now we realize the enemy will come some incredible good. America is is willing to take the battle here. And they’re a compassionate country. The irony of the resourceful. attacks—the irony of the attacks is that One of my jobs is to think ahead and to America became a more compassionate think—is to cause debate, and I started that place. In the face of the evil, thousands of yesterday, to encourage the American people our citizens understood that in order to fight to listen to and have a dialog about Iraq. And evil they needed to do so by doing some I meant it when I said that I’m going to con- good, that you can fight evil by loving your neighbor just like you’d like to be loved your- * White House correction. selves, that it’s the gathering momentum of Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1499 millions of acts of kindness and compassion Northup’s husband, Robert Wood ‘‘Woody’’ which define the true character of America. Northup; Ellen C. Williams, chairman, Repub- And that’s happening. You see, the defini- lican Party of Kentucky; Texas Supreme Court tion of patriotism has changed in America Justice Priscilla Owen, nominee to be U.S. Circuit for the better. A patriot is not only somebody Court Judge for the Fifth District; President Glo- who puts their hand on their heart. A patriot ria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines; Prime is somebody who helps somebody in need. Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom; and A patriot is somebody who mentors a child. Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada. A patriot is somebody who goes to their church or synagogue and mosques and orga- Remarks to the Community nizes a way to feed those who hunger or in South Bend, Indiana house those who need shelter. A patriot is somebody who goes to a shut-in and says, September 5, 2002 ‘‘I love you.’’ A patriot is somebody who knows that somebody can’t do everything, Listen, thank you all for coming. What a but somebody can do something to help warm welcome. I appreciate this Indiana America change one heart, one soul, one hospitality. I’m thrilled to be back here again. conscience at a time. I wanted to come and talk to you about some And that’s happening. No, out of the evil of the problems we face and our—this Na- done to America is coming a new culture, tion’s great character and our ability to over- a culture which says each of us are respon- come anything that stands in our way. See, sible for the decisions we make, a culture we’re all going to work together to make which stands in stark contrast to, when I first America a safer place, a stronger place, and got into politics, when it said, ‘‘If it feels as importantly, a better place. good, just go ahead and do it here in Amer- I appreciate John Barnes for introducing ica, and if you’ve got a problem, blame some- me. I appreciate all the good folks who put body else.’’ No, there’s a new day here in this event on. I want to thank my fellow citi- this country. It’s a day in which we under- zens for coming out. I particularly want to stand that there’s addiction and hopelessness thank those of you who brought your family and despair and that Government can hand out money—and we do a pretty good job of members with you. I love to see our Nation’s it—but what Government can’t do is change young. I love to be with our children. people’s hearts or put a sense of purpose in I want to thank the mayor, Mayor Luecke people’s life. That’s done when loving, de- of South Bend, Indiana, for greeting me cent, kind Americans hug a neighbor in need. here. I want to thank Mayor Beutter for com- So the enemy hit us, and instead of retreat- ing as well. I want to thank Mayor David ing, instead of filing—only filing a lawsuit, Miller for being here. I want to thank any we decided not only to get after them, we local official who has taken time out of your decided not only to hold them to account, busy day to come and say hello. There’s one we decided that we’re going to love our Member of the Congress who is here today. neighbor, just like we like to be loved ourself. That’s Steve Buyer. I appreciate Buyer being And America will be a better country for it. with us. On September the 11th, we’ll mourn the As you can see, I had some folks meet me loss of life. We’ll remember what happened out there at this unbelievable airplane that to us. And at the same time, I hope our coun- you provide for the President. [Laughter] I try doubles our effort to make this land the want to thank our long-time friend Digger greatest land on the face of the Earth, a Phelps for being here. I appreciate him com- hopeful place for every citizen who’s fortu- ing to say hello. And as importantly, I want nate enough to be a citizen. you to know that if you’re a Fighting Irish Thank you for coming. God bless you all. fan, which I presume some people are, that NOTE: The President spoke at 1:05 p.m. in the this great university hired a really good man Medallion Ballroom at the Seelbach Hilton Louis- to be its head coach, Ty Willingham. I appre- ville. In his remarks, he referred to Representative ciate Ty coming over. 1500 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

And what’s interesting about my adminis- strong. The foundation for growth is solid. tration, at least one person in my administra- It’s solid. tion, one of the finest women in America, One way to make sure that if people want one of the smartest women in America is my to find work is to do more on the tax front. close adviser on foreign policy. That happens Let me tell you something about my view to be Condoleezza Rice. She was a former of taxes. Here’s the textbook I read—and by student here at Notre Dame, a former trust- the way, some in Washington aren’t reading ee at Stanford. She went and saw Notre this textbook. They’re reading another chap- Dame’s first victory. She’s constantly telling ter. I believe if you let a person keep their me to watch out for the Irish, because she own money, that person is more likely to de- knows Tyrone Willingham. mand a good or a service. And when they But anyway, I want to thank you all for demand a good or a service, in our society coming. We’ve got some big challenges fac- somebody is more likely to produce it. And ing this great Nation. The first challenge is when somebody produces that good or serv- to make sure that there is economic security ice, somebody is more likely to find work. in America. See, a better America and a The tax relief we planned came at the right stronger America is an America in which peo- time in American economic history. It was ple are able to find work. If they’re looking the right thing to do. It was good for small for work and can’t find work, we’ve got a business. America must understand that 70 problem, and we need to do something about percent of new jobs are created by small- it. Our country was in recession—when I got business people. And when you cut the tax sworn in, it turns out the first three quarters rates like we did, and you understand most small businesses are sole proprietorships or of my time in Washington was in recession. limited partnerships—in other words, they Secondly, the enemy hit us, which shocked pay tax at the personal income tax level— our economy. Thirdly, it turns out we had what we did was infuse capital into the small- some people that thought they could cook business sector of our society. People are the books in America, people that were— more likely to find work because of the tax thought the best way to get ahead was to relief. kind of shade the truth, to mistreat employee We also did two other things important. and shareholder. And we’re dealing with all One, we mitigated the damage done by the of them. We’re dealing with the latter by marriage penalty. Our Tax Code ought to en- passing law that says to those who want to courage marriage, not discourage marriage. cheat people, there’s no easy money in Amer- And thirdly, we put the death tax on the way ica, just hard time. We’re going to find you, to extinction. The death tax is bad for Indiana and we’re going to hold you to account. farmers. It’s bad for Indiana ranchers. It’s We expect high standards. We expect high bad for Indiana small-business owners. It is standards in America. And Democrats and plain—it’s just plain a bad tax. Republicans came together. We passed the But here’s the problem—here’s the prob- most comprehensive corporate reform bill lem—because of the Senate rules, all the tax since Franklin D. Roosevelt was the Presi- relief that we passed, which both Repub- dent. It’s a good piece of legislation. By the licans and Democrats voted for, goes away way, it shows what’s possible in Washington after 10 years. Now, that’s a hard one to ex- when we set aside our political parties and plain at the coffee shop there in Crawford. focus on what’s doing right for the American [Laughter] How do you say, on the one hand, people. you’ve got tax relief, but on the other hand, But our economy got hurt—was hurting you don’t. The one hand giveth, the other and got hurt, but we’re recovering. See, the hand taketh away. It sounds like Washington foundations for growth are strong. Interest to me. [Laughter] But those are the Senate rates are low. Inflation is low. We’ve got the rules. best workers in the world. The worker of the And so here’s one way to make sure we American—the productivity of the American continue to have jobs for people, so that peo- worker is up. The entrepreneurial spirit is ple can plan, so that people have certainty Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1501 when it comes to their businesses, so jobs And we need, by the way, a terrorism in- will grow, is for Congress to make the tax surance policy, too. When the terrorists hit relief permanent. us, they affected the ability of people to be There are some who are beginning to able to get insurance necessary to start con- make noises that they want to raise the taxes. struction projects. There are over $10 billion They want to do away with the tax relief. For of construction projects which have been de- the sake of people who want to find work layed because we can’t get terrorism insur- in America, for the sake of job creation, it ance for developers. Congress ought to help. is important for those voices in Congress to Congress ought to help not for the sake nec- read the same textbook you and I have read, essarily of the developers but the sake of the that tax relief is important for job creation. over 300,000 hardhats who will be able to I’ll tell you what else is important for job find work. If you want to help economic creation, is to make sure that Congress does growth, Congress, get me a terrorism insur- not overspend. The problem we have in ance bill that is—that recognizes the impor- Washington is, every program sounds like a tance of the hardhat, rewards the hardhats beauty, sounds like a winner. Every program of America, and does not reward the plain- sounds good. Just the problem is, they all tiffs attorneys in this country. cost billions. What we need to do is set our I’ve got—I’m optimistic about our future, priorities, the priorities on how to make because I’m optimistic about America. I America safer, stronger, and better and not know the resiliency of our country. I know overspend. It’s essential that the United the strengths of our country. And while some States Congress meet our priorities and hold hurt now because of the economic slowdown, the line on spending. And one way they can I’m optimistic about our future. I really am. better understand how to do that is under- I feel strong—I feel strongly that there are stand whose money we’re talking about. The better days ahead for people who can’t find money we spend in Washington is not the work. The foundation is there, and we’ll keep Government’s money. The money we spend working—we’ll keep working. in Washington is your money, the people’s My biggest job, however, is to protect you, money. the American people. That’s my biggest job We need an energy bill in America. An now, is to secure the homeland, is to make energy bill will be good for job security. It sure that we’re safe, is to make sure our will also be good for national security. We American families are protected. That job need an energy bill which will encourage still exists, and it’s important today because conservation, that will help unleash the tech- there’s still an enemy out there that hates nology necessary for us to conserve more, the us. technologies and the research necessary for us to do a better job with renewable sources It is really important for all of us to com- of energy. But at the same time, we’ve got municate the right message to our children to understand technology has changed, and when we talk with these harsh words. But we can explore for energy here at home in you need to tell your kids that these killers safer ways. For the sake of job security and hate America because of what we love. And for the sake of national security—and I say what we love is we love freedom. We love ‘‘national security’’ because we must do ev- the fact that freedom can worship an—the erything we can to become less dependent freedom to worship an almighty God the way on foreign sources of crude oil. They’ve been we see fit. We love our freedoms. We hold talking about an energy plan for months, and them dear, and we’re willing to defend them. with the short time left before the Congress We love freedom to speak. We love freedom goes home for the elections, and for the sake to assemble. We love freedom of the press. of American jobs, they’ve got to stop talking We love those freedoms. and get me an energy bill. For the sake of And the other thing—one of the other the country, what’s best for the country, we things that distinguishes from our enemy is need an energy policy. 1502 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 that we value the worth of each life. Every- know if they’re leaving when they say they’re body counts. Everybody matters. Each per- going to leave. That’s what we need to know. son has worth here in America. And that’s And yet when you go down to the border, not the way the enemy thinks. when you look at our border, there’s Cus- See, they’ve hijacked a great religion, and toms, and there’s INS, and there’s Border they don’t care about life. They’ve got their Patrol, three different uniforms, three dif- desires, their dark, dark ambitions. And if ferent cultures, three different attitudes per- people get in the way from them, that’s just haps. In order to better secure America, the too bad, as far as they’re concerned. But the administration, the executive branch of Gov- problem—what they’ve got is, they’ve got a ernment needs the capacity to move people mighty nation that stands between them and to the right place at the right time. The their ambitions. We know they’re out there. enemy moves quickly; we should be able to We know they’re out there, and therefore, move quickly. Yet the bill coming out of the we’re doing everything we can to protect you. Senate micromanages the process. Listen, We’re chasing down every lead, every hint. there are Senators up there who are more There’s a lot of really good, hardworking peo- concerned about special interests in Wash- ple who are working overtime, working long ington and not enough concerned about the hours to protect the homeland. security of the American people. One of the reasons I’ve asked—or the rea- And I’m not going to accept a lousy bill. son I asked for us to create a new Depart- I’m not going to accept a lousy plan. I insist ment of Homeland Security is because I want for the sake of our security that the United to have all the tools at our disposal necessary States Senate get it right. The best way to to protect you—not just me but future Presi- secure our homeland and the best way to dents. And notice I say ‘‘future Presidents,’’ make sure that our children can grow up in because I believe this struggle is going to be a free world is to hunt these killers down, going on for quite awhile, because we’re not one person at a time, and bring them to jus- quitting freedom and they’re probably not tice, which is exactly what we’re going to do. going to quit hating for a while. It’s a different kind of war than we’re used I’ve asked the Congress to join me in cre- to. In the old days, they could count tanks ating this Homeland Department because I and figure out how strong the enemy was, want the over 100 agencies involved with or you could look at airplanes and formations your protection to be under one agency. In and flotillas. This is a war where we’re fight- other words, in order to affect the culture ing tough people, smart killers, who hide in of an agency, in order to set the right prior- dark caves or who kind of slither into shad- ities, they ought to be under one umbrella. owy recesses in large cities and parts of the They ought to be working toward the same world and then send youngsters to their suici- goal. That doesn’t mean they can’t do other dal death. See, it’s a different kind of war, things, but the number one priority, the most which means we’ve got to think differently. important job that these agencies have is to We’ve got to be better at intelligence. We’ve protect America. got to uphold that doctrine that says, either And we’re making some progress. I appre- you’re with us, or you’re with the terrorists. ciate the way the House voted the bill, but We will be steady. We will be patient. we’ve got a little problem in the Senate. And Sometimes you’ll see the action in this war, here’s the problem. I need flexibility in order and sometimes you won’t see the action in to make decisions necessary to protect you. this war. Sometimes you’ll know whether we I’ll give you an example. One of the ways— bring one of them to justice; sometimes you one of the most important things to secure won’t know whether we bring one of them our homeland is to do a better job on our to justice. [Laughter] But you’ve got to know borders. See, we need to know who is coming that we’re after justice, that we’re steadily, in the country. We need to know what they’re slowly but surely, we are slowly but surely bringing into the country. We need to know doing everything we can to protect the home- what they’re bringing in, and we need to land, slowly but surely finding these people. Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1503

Sometimes they think they can outwit us, That’s important for people to understand. but they can’t outwit a powerful nation that’s If there is a threat to America, we will deal just on the hunt. Once we get them on the with it in a deliberative, smart way. If we run, we’re going to make sure that there’s face a threat, we must confront that threat no place for them to light, make sure that if we want our children—see, there’s a new— other countries understand the con- it’s a new attitude around the world. We’ve sequences of accepting these Al Qaida killers got to understand that. The battlefield is now and other terrorists who hate America. here in America. It used to be the oceans I also laid out another doctrine—and by would protect us. But September the 11th the way, I think it’s very important that when taught us a new lesson, and it’s a lesson that the United States speak, we do what we say, must—that we must take seriously. We must for our credibility and for the sake of peace. understand the possibilities of what can hap- I told the world loud and clear, if you harbor pen in the new war of the 21st century. a terrorist, if you feed a terrorist, if you hide And that’s why I started a dialog yesterday a terrorist, you’re just as guilty as the killers on another threat to America, a dialog about who came to America. Saddam Hussein. I want to assure you that And one group of folks found out what I want the American people to full under- we meant, the Taliban. I want you to tell stand all the consequences. That’s why we’re your children this, as well, that this great Na- going to have a debate here nationally. That’s tion went into Afghanistan—in upholding why there’s going to be a lot of discussion. that doctrine—we went into that country not That’s why I’ve asked the Congress to be a to conquer anybody but to liberate people. part of the deliberations. That’s why there See, every life matters to us. Every life mat- will be open hearings. That’s why members ters. You need to tell your young ones when of—appropriate members of my administra- they think about America and our values, that tion will testify. That’s why we’ll share infor- because of this country and our friends, many mation as much as we possibly can with the young girls went to school for the first time. American people, not only with the American We freed people from the clutches of a bar- people but with our friends and allies around baric regime. the world. I submitted the biggest increase in defense I’ll be meeting with Prime Minister Blair spending since Ronald Reagan was the Presi- on Saturday, Prime Minister Chretien on dent to Congress recently. I did it for two Monday. I’ll be talking to President Putin reasons. It’s important for you to know why. and Premier Jiang and President Chirac to- First, anytime we put our troops into harm’s morrow. I’ll be beginning to talk about the way, our soldiers deserve the best possible need for freedom-loving countries to deal pay, the best training, and the best equip- with threats today, before they become in- ment. We owe it to our troops. We owe it credibly serious tomorrow. See, I believe we to those who are sacrificing for our country, owe that to our children. and we owe it to their loved ones. By the Some things are certain, however. This is way, if you happen to have a son or a daugh- a man who used poisons on his own people. ter or a nephew or niece or a mom or a dad He’s invaded two countries—two countries. in the military, you tell them, thanks, on be- He’s a person who has ignored all admoni- half of a grateful nation. tions by international organizations. There I submitted that bill that size because I will be a good debate, but I firmly believe wanted to send a message to friend and foe that the world cannot allow the world’s worst alike that we’re in this deal for the long haul, leaders to hold America blackmail, to threat- that there’s not a calendar on my desk that en America, to threaten our peace and says, by such-and-such a date we’ve got to threaten our friends and allies with the quit. See, we love freedom. And it doesn’t world’s worst weapons. matter how long it takes to defend freedom. I don’t know what was going through the We will defend freedom in America. That’s mind of the enemy when they hit us. They what we’re made out of. That’s the fiber of probably thought, you know, America is so our country. self-absorbed and so materialistic, so shallow 1504 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 and so selfish that after September the 11th, See, that’s the great hope here for this oh, they might file a lawsuit or two, but that’s country. The enemy has awakened a new all they would do. No, they don’t understand spirit of compassion in America. We’ve got our country, do they? They don’t understand to recognize that in this great country there the fact that, when we need to be tough, are pockets of despair; there are pockets of we’re plenty tough. And when we need to hopelessness; there’s addiction. There are be compassionate, we’ve got a huge heart. people who wonder about the American Out of the evil done to America is going Dream. And that can be changed. There can to come some good. Out of the evil done be light where there is darkness, particularly to this country—see, the enemy never could when our fellow Americans put their arm predict that. Haters don’t—can’t see. They around people in need and say, ‘‘I love you. can’t see beyond their selfishness. But I see What can I do to help? How can I help make something different, and I know many Amer- your life better?’’ If you want to join the war icans do as well. I see peace. I believe that on terror, if you want to be a part of the by being strong and forceful when we need change in America, love your neighbor just to be strong and forceful, by speaking clearly like you’d like to be loved yourself. about good and evil, by leading other peace- No, the enemy hit us, and as a result, there ful and loving—freedom-loving people in a are more soldiers in the armies of compas- vast coalition, that we can achieve peace, that sion all across America. The enemy hit us, we can achieve peace not only for ourselves and as a result, people have taken a step back and for our children, but we can achieve and have asked, ‘‘What’s important in our peace in parts of the world where people lives?’’ We’ve taken an assessment of our have quit thinking about peace. worth, an assessment of our future. And as We have a chance. The enemy hit us. They a result of what they have done, I think our awoke a mighty country that not only will culture is changing, a culture that used to defend ourselves but will lead toward a more say, ‘‘If it feels good, just go ahead and do peaceful tomorrow. I want you to tell your it, and if you’ve got a problem, blame some- children that when they hear all the talk and body else for your problem,’’ to a new day all the speculation and all the thousands of in which each of us understand we are re- hours of so-called experts babbling away sponsible for the decisions we make in life. about this, that, or the other, that the true If you’re a mom or a dad—if you’re lucky policy of this Government is to achieve peace enough to be a mom or a dad, you’re respon- for generations to come. sible for loving your child with all your heart And at home the enemy hit us, and they and all your soul. If you’re fortunate enough have awakened a new spirit in the country. to be a citizen of South Bend, Indiana, you’re I used to tell people, ‘‘If you want to join responsible for the quality of education. the war on terror, do some good. If you want You’re responsible for the public school sys- to fight evil, love your neighbor just like tem. You’re responsible for making sure that you’d like to be loved yourself. If you want your faith-based groups, if they’re looking for to be a patriot, serve something greater than help, are joined. You’re responsible for help- yourself.’’ ing feed the hungry. It’s your responsibility, Today we’ve got Ricardo Rios with us. He in order to be an American, to serve some- is a AmeriCorps member. Ricardo, give them thing greater than yourself in life. a wave. I’ll tell you about Ricardo. He’s de- Perhaps the most vivid example of that cided that he wants to serve something great- came with Flight 93. I want you all to re- er than self, so he became a teacher, a sixth member. For me, it’s one of the most impor- grade teacher. He knows what I know—and tant moments of the change that is taking I want you all to hear this loud and clear— place in America, the most vivid and sad sym- one person can’t do everything in society. I bol of them all but, nevertheless, vivid and know that, but each of us can do something clear. People are flying across the country to help change America one heart, one soul, on an airplane; at least they thought they one conscience at a time. were. They learned the plane was going to Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1505 be used as a weapon. They got on their tele- I appreciate Doc Bowen. I asked him if he phones. They were told the true story. Many wanted to be called Secretary or Governor. of them told their loved ones goodbye. They He said, ‘‘Governor.’’ I said, ‘‘I understand said they loved them. They said a prayer; a that.’’ [Laughter] Former Congressman Bud prayer was said. One guy said, ‘‘Let’s roll.’’ Hillis is here. A current Congressman, Steve They took the plane into the ground. Buyer, is here, and I appreciate Steve com- It is that spirit, it is that willingness to serve ing. He’s been a strong ally in the United something greater than yourself in life which States Congress. Brose McVey, who is run- is a part of this great country’s soul and fab- ning for Congress from the Indianapolis area, ric. No, the enemy hit us. They didn’t know is with us today. And Brose, thank you for who they were hitting. And out of the evil running for Congress, and sure hope you win. done to America is going to come some in- I appreciate Jim Kittle, who’s the chairman credible good, because this is the greatest na- of the party. tion on the face of the Earth, full of the great- But most of all, I appreciate all the grass- est people. roots activists who are here. I want to thank May God bless you all, and may God bless you for supporting this good man. I want to America. thank you for what you have done, but most importantly, I want to thank you for what NOTE: The President spoke at 1:57 p.m. in the you’re going to do, and that is turn out the ATA Hangar at South Bend Regional Airport. In vote. We need him in the United States Con- his remarks, he referred to John Barnes, vice gress. chairman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Chris Chocola is a man of faith and family. Stephen J. Luecke of South Bend: Mayor Robert He’s got good, solid Indiana values. He mar- C. Beutter of Mishawaka, IN; Mayor David Miller of Elkhart, IN; Tyrone Willingham, head football ried above himself—[laughter]—and so did coach, and Richard ‘‘Digger’’ Phelps, former I. [Laughter] I love the story that’s told about men’s basketball coach, University of Notre Chris sitting there yelling at TV screen on Dame; President Saddam Hussein of Iraq; Prime Sunday morning. Sarah finally said, ‘‘If you Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom; get so agitated at screaming at the TV screen Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada; Presi- about all the opinions being made, why don’t dent Vladimir Putin of Russia; President Jiang you start talking to voters instead? Why don’t Zemin of China; and President Jacques Chirac of you go out and ask for the vote and serve France. your country?’’ And thankfully, he said yes. I appreciate a good wife who stands by her Remarks at a Dinner for husband, who is willing to work to see the Congressional Candidate Chris best interests of this district are represented Chocola in South Bend in Washington, DC. September 5, 2002 I also love the fact that they place high priority on their children. There’s nothing Thank you all very much for that warm more important than having people in Wash- welcome. And thank you for that kind intro- ington, DC, who understand that their most duction, ‘‘Congressman.’’ [Laughter] I’m important job is to be a good mom and a proud to come back to my alma mater. Well, good dad. And you’ve got that in the Chocola that is, my honorary alma mater. [Laughter] family. I’m proud to come back to support Chris I had the honor of shaking some hands Cacho—Chocola. [Laughter] He’s a fine a little earlier. And more than one person, man. You’re lucky he’s running for Congress. Chris, said they wished Laura were here. You The people of this district need to send him drew the short straw. [Laughter] By the way, to Washington, DC. she’s doing great. When I married here, I want to thank you all for coming. I appre- she—we were both raised in Midland, Texas, ciate your support of Chris. I want to thank for starters. And the truth of the matter is, those who organized this dinner. I thank John when we met and married, she wasn’t very Hiler, who’s campaign chairman. I want to interested in politics and wasn’t too keen on thank Father Scully from one of the greatest politicians. Now she’s the First Lady of the universities in America, that is Notre Dame. United States, and she’s doing a fabulous job. 1506 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

I’m proud of the way she has set an example. The textbook we read from says, if you let I’m proud of her calm demeanor in the face a person keep more of their own money, you of crisis. I’m proud to call her wife. I love will enhance the demand for goods and serv- her dearly, and I wish she were here. ices. And if somebody demands an additional I like Chris because not only is he a good, good or service, somebody is going to honest fellow, he doesn’t need polls to tell produce that good or a service. And when him what to believe, doesn’t need to run a somebody produces that good or a service, focus group to figure out what’s in his heart, somebody is more likely to find work. What but he’s also run a business. I’ve spent a little we’re interested in is stimulating the entre- time in Washington now, and I can assure preneurial spirit of America, stimulating you, we need more people in the Nation’s small-business growth, so people in America Capital who have met a payroll. can find work. See, the entrepreneurial spirit is so incred- And one of the issues we’re faced with is ibly important in America, and we need to— this—because of a quirk in the law, this tax people need—we need people in Wash- relief plan that we have passed is going to ington who understand that spirit. In this expire in 10 years. I admit that’s kind of hard case, you’ve got a person who has helped to explain. That’s tough to explain in build a small business to—I guess you’d call Crawford, for example, when you tell them, it a medium-size business. A lot of people ‘‘We’ll get you tax cuts, but we’re going to would call it a large business when they un- take it away from you.’’ The Senate rules derstand this business employs over a 1,000 have it that after 10 years the tax relief that people. we passed go away. And that’s bad for Amer- See, what we need in Washington is peo- ica. See, it’s hard to plan when there’s uncer- ple who understand the role of Government tainty in the Tax Code. when it comes to enterprise. And the role There’s also some good social policy in the of Government is not to create wealth. The Tax Code. We mitigate the harm of the mar- role of Government is to create an environ- riage penalty. We believe that the Tax Code ment in which the entrepreneur can flourish, ought to encourage marriage, not discourage in which small businesses can grow to be big marriage. And one of the very important fea- businesses, in which America’s producers can tures of this bill, besides rate reduction, flourish. And that starts with creating a tax which is good for job creation, is that this environment that is hospitable to growth and bill puts the death tax on the road to extinc- jobs. tion. The death tax is bad for Indiana farm- I suspect in this campaign you’re going to ers. It’s bad for Indiana businessowners. It’s find a difference of opinion about taxes. I’ll bad for Indiana, period. And we need a Con- give you our opinion. In the midst of slow gressman who is willing to join me to make times, economic times—and we’re in slow sure the tax cuts are permanent. economic times. As a matter of fact, history will show that the first three quarters of my No, the economy is not like it should be. administration—during the first three quar- And we’ve made pretty good progress in ters of my administration, we were in reces- Washington. We need people up there who sion. And it’s then that it’s best to stimulate understand the responsibility that comes economic growth and job creation by letting with running a business. In this country, we people keep more of their own money. expect people to tell the truth. We don’t want Here’s the difference of opinion in Wash- people cooking the books. We don’t want ington, and you’re beginning to hear it creep people fudging the numbers in order to try into the dialog. Some want to get rid of the to get ahead. I had the honor of working with tax cuts. Some want to raise taxes in the midst both Republicans and Democrats to sign the of a recession. That’s the absolute wrong pol- most comprehensive corporate reform since icy. Some want to raise tax when we’ve got Franklin Roosevelt was the President. My at- slow economic times. That’s the wrong pol- titude is, if you cheat the American people, icy. if you cheat the taxpayer, if you cheat your Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1507 employees, we’re going to hold you account- Congress will have is to join me in protecting able. No more easy money in America, just our homeland. Economic security is vital, but hard time for those who betray the trust. I believe our economy is going to right itself I appreciate so very much Chris’ under- and grow. The ingredients for growth are standing of the need to make sure that every there: low interest, low inflation, high pro- child—every child in America—gets a good ductivity amongst our workers, the entrepre- education. There is a debate that rages in neurial spirit is alive and well and recovering. America about public schools, and there The biggest challenge is the homeland se- should be. Here’s our attitude: Every child curity. Our biggest challenge is to make sure can learn. We believe it’s essential to raise that the enemy doesn’t hit us again. And standards and raise the bar, to challenge the they’re out there. That’s the reality of the soft bigotry of low expectations. We believe world in which we live. The battlefields of it’s important to trust the local people to the past have shifted. The battlefield can now chart the path to excellence for every child. be here in America, as we learned tragically. See, we’re strong backers of local control of And there is still a group of people out there, schools. We understand the people who care nothing but a bunch of coldblooded killers, more about the children of South Bend, Indi- by the way, that hate America. And they hate ana, are the people who live in South Bend, us because we love freedom. I want you to Indiana. And therefore, we should empower tell your kids that the reason there is an them—empower them to make sure that the enemy that wants to strike America is be- public education meets the high standards. cause this great country, this great land loves So local control of schools is a cornerstone freedom. We love the fact that people can of good education policy. We should never worship freely in America. We love the fact federalize education in America. that people can speak their mind. We love And thirdly, we believe in holding people a free press. We love everything that freedom accountable. You see, if you believe every offers, and we’re willing to defend it at all child can learn—in other words, if you’re costs. The more we love freedom, the more willing to set high standards—then you want the enemy hates us. And that’s why we’ve to know whether or not that’s taking place. got to protect the homeland. If you believe every child in America can And there’s another interesting char- learn, it’s essential that we insist that we acteristic of these people. They don’t value measure to determine whether they are human life, and we do. Every life is precious learning. in America. Everybody counts. Everybody We want to know whether or not our chil- has worth, no matter what their status. And dren can read and write and add and sub- the enemy doesn’t think that way. And so tract, and the only way to do that is to insist long as we adhere to those values, and so that States which receive Federal money de- long as they’re running around, we’ve got a velop accountability systems so parents and problem here at home. And we’re going to concerned citizens understand exactly that deal with it. We’re going to deal with it in which is taken place. And when we find chil- a way that protects our Constitution. It’s a dren trapped in schools which will not teach sacred document, as far as I’m concerned. and will not change, as a society we must And we’re going to do it in an intelligent way. demand something better, because there is You need to know there’s a lot of fine peo- no second-rate children in America. Every ple working hard to protect America right child should be educated, and no child now. Anytime we get a hint, anytime we get should be left behind. a lead—our antennae, by the way, are much And I hope the Second District sends more sensitive now than they were prior to somebody up to Washington who is strong September the 11th, obviously. We’re aware on national defense, somebody who under- of the new battlefield. And so we’re moving stands the challenges we face, somebody who on these hints and these leads, and we’re dis- is willing to join me in insisting that Congress rupting, and we’re after them here at home. adequately fund our military. I say that be- I went to Congress and asked the Congress cause the most important challenge the next to help me protect our homeland by setting 1508 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 up a Department of Homeland Security. The reason I say we need people in Congress When I first laid out the initiative, some of up there to—who understand the new world our folks were a little concerned that I was we’re in and are willing to support our mili- trying to create big Government. I readily tary, is because the best way to secure the concede my slogan wasn’t, ‘‘Don’t vote for homeland is to hunt the killers down, one me. I’m for big Government.’’ But I do want person at a time, and bring them to justice. our Government to work. I want it to, par- And that’s exactly what the United States is ticularly now that we’re threatened. I want going to do. it to do what you want it to do, to do every- They hide in caves. See, this is a different thing we can to effectively protect our home- kind of war. And part of my responsibilities land. So I sent up a comprehensive package as your President is to remind people about to Congress to take all the agencies involved the realities that we face in America. One with homeland security—and there’s over of the realities is, is that these people hide 100 of them in Washington—and put them in caves. They find the darkest cave they can under one umbrella, so that we can have the find, and then they sell—send their young- right focus and the right priority in this agen- sters or young folks to their suicidal deaths. cy. They don’t have tanks. They don’t have mu- To tell you how Washington thinks, how- nition factories. They’ve got determination ever—the House, by the way, responded and hatred in their hearts. They’ve got suici- well, and I want to thank Steve for his vote. dal killers. And so we’ve got to run them But in the Senate, they’re debating the issue, down, no matter where they are, one by one. and they’re trying to micromanage the proc- I sent a significant increase in the defense ess. There’s a little confusion as to—over who budget up to Congress. It’s the largest in- is the executive branch and who is the legisla- crease since Ronald Reagan was the Presi- tive branch. The legislative branch wants to dent. I did so because I wanted to send two try to run how we run our operation. And messages. One, anytime we send our troops that’s unacceptable, and I’ll give you an ex- into harm’s way, they deserve the best pay, ample. the best equipment, and the best possible In order to protect America better, we training. You need a Congressman from this must do a better job of securing our borders. district who understands that. I also sent a We’ve got to know who’s coming into Amer- second message to friend and foe alike, and ica, what they’re bringing into America, and that is, this country will stay the course no whether they’re checking out when they say matter how long it takes to defend freedom, they’re going to leave America. We’ve got that we’re in this for the long haul, that we three different agencies on our borders. understand the stakes and we value our lib- We’ve got the INS and the Border Patrol erty and we’re going to defend our country and the Customs agency, all of which have for the sake of our children and our chil- got important duties, none of which do a very dren’s children. good job of working together. They wear dif- And we’re making some pretty good ferent uniforms. They’ve got different strate- progress. Sometimes you see what happens; gies sometimes. sometimes you don’t. This is one of these For the sake of homeland security, the kind of wars where things happen, and you Senate must give this President and future just don’t know about it. But I bet we have Presidents the ability to move people to the hauled in over a couple of thousand of these right place at the right time in order to dis- people. I say ‘‘we’’; it’s not only ourselves but rupt the enemy. They should not micro- our friends and allies. And they’re still manage the process. They’ve got to worry hitched up. They’re still anxious to help, be- more about the American people and less cause they understand the stakes. Probably about the special interest that roams the Hall a like number weren’t as lucky, but we’re of the United States Senate. seeking justice around the world. There’s no doubt in my mind Steve would It’s important for our youngsters to under- be with us in that spirit. He understands stand this about our country as well—when management, and he understands priority. we say something, we’ve got to do it. When Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 5 1509 we say something, we do what we say. When people expect you to do it. I expect him to we told the world that if you harbor a ter- do it. rorist, you’re just as guilty as the terrorist, There’s no doubt that he has killed his own and we mean it. And Afghanistan and the people. He’s poisoned his own citizens at Taliban found out exactly what the United times. He has used chemical weapons on oth- States of America was talking about. ers. There’s no doubt in my mind that we We went to that country not to conquer should allow the world worst leaders to hold anybody but to liberate people. This great America hostage, to threaten our peace, to Nation liberated people from the clutches of threaten our friends and allies with the one of the most barbaric regimes in history. world’s worst weapons. I’m a patient man. And now, thanks to America and our friends We’ve got a lot of tools at our disposal. But and allies, young girls go to school for the I’m going to act on this premise, that free- first time—many young girls go to school for dom is precious, and we owe a free society the first time in their lives. to our children and our children’s children. We’ve got a lot of work to do. Once we The enemy struck a great country. You get them on the run, we intend to keep them know, they must have ignored reality when on the run by denying them sanctuary or they hit us, or they were operating on false training or finances or camps. Once we get premises, such as, this country is so material- them moving, we’re going to keep them mov- istic and selfish, so feeble in our strength, so shallow in our beliefs that after September ing until we bring them to justice. And it’s the 11th we might have filed a lawsuit or going to take awhile, just is. But the price two, but that’s all we were going to do. But is worth it. I know the nature of the enemy. they learned—they learned something about No matter what it takes, no matter what the this country. They learned about our char- cost, we owe it to history, we owe it to our acter and our fiber and our beliefs. Out of children’s freedom to be tough and strong the evil done to America is going to come and to pursue the killers. some good. They couldn’t have possibly real- I started a debate in Washington yesterday ized that, because they didn’t understand that is a very important national debate. It’s who they were hitting. Out of the evil they a debate that we must have. It’s a debate have done to us—a tragic, tragic day in our about our future and about peace, and it’s history, September the 11th—will come a debate about Saddam Hussein. I want Con- peace. gress involved in this debate. Tomorrow If we stay steadfast and strong, if we’re morning I’m going to call the leaders of willing to delineate between good and evil, China and Russia and France to talk about if we’re willing to continue to work with oth- how to make the world more peaceful and ers to protect freedom, we can achieve peace. more secure. I’m going to meet with Prime We can achieve peace not only for our own Minister Blair Saturday night, Prime Min- citizens, but since we value all human life ister Chretien on Monday, all aimed at build- and everybody matters, we can achieve peace ing a consensus and talking about a true in parts of the world that have quit on peace. threat that faces our country. No, they hit us, but they roused a mighty There is nothing more threatening than to spirit in this country, and they’ve given us have weapons of mass destruction in the a chance to seize the moment, to define his- hands of somebody who hates America and tory, to define our history as a peaceful his- hates freedom. There’s doubt in people’s tory. It’s going to be some steep climbing mind; I understand that. But there should for awhile. We’ve got some high hurdles. But be no doubt that Saddam Hussein has in- I want you to tell the young ones that the vaded two countries in recent history. There aims of this country, the aims of this great should be no doubt that he’s totally defied country is to achieve peace. the international community. You see, he And here at home, we’ve got to recognize agreed to disarm, and he’s totally defied that in the midst of our wealth and pros- that—what he agreed to. Where I come perity, there are pockets of despair and hope- from, if you say you’re going to do something, lessness, people wondering whether or not 1510 Sept. 5 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 the American Dream is meant for them. My from one which had said, ‘‘If it feels good, attitude is, when one of us suffers, all of us do it, and if you’ve got a problem, blame suffers. But I believe we now have a chance somebody else.’’ My hopes and dreams still to rectify that, to make our country hopeful exist for a culture which says, ‘‘Each of us for every citizen, because I know what the are responsible for the decisions we make spirit of America is all about, and I know in life.’’ what’s taking place in community after com- If you’re fortunate enough to be a mom munity after community. After September or a dad, you’re responsible for loving your the 11th, many of our citizens took a step child with all your heart and all your soul. back to assess that which is important in life. If you’re living in South Bend, Indiana, Many of our citizens understand to fight evil, you’re responsible for the quality of edu- you do so by loving your neighbor just like cation in your neighborhood. You’re respon- you’d like to be loved yourself; that it’s the sible for helping a neighbor in need. You’re collective acts of kindness and goodness that responsible for the quality of life around you. take place in our society on a daily basis that If you’re running a corporation, you’re re- stands strong against the evil done to Amer- sponsible for telling the truth. This responsi- ica and paints the true face of a compas- bility era is beginning to take place. sionate country. There’s—an amazing event happened on I recognize, and I hope you do, that there September the 11th that helps define what is a role for Government. And Government I’m talking about. It defines that concept of can hand out money, and sometimes we do serving something greater than yourself in a pretty good job of it. But what Government life. It was on Flight 93, when some of our cannot do is put hope in people’s hearts or fellow citizens were flying across the country. a sense of purpose in people’s lives. That is They had heard from cell phones, generally done when a loving citizen puts his or her from their loved ones, that the plane that arm around a despairing American, and says, they were on was going to be used as a weap- ‘‘I love you. What can I do to help you? How on. And a lot of them on that airplane told can I teach you to read? What is it I can their loved ones goodbye. They spoke about do to make your life more hopeful?’’ love. They said a prayer. One guy said, ‘‘Let’s See, one person can’t do everything in roll,’’ and they served something greater than America, but one person could do something. themself in life by taking that plane into the And each of us must be that one person ground. doing something to stand tall in the face of This country is a fabulous country because evil. And that’s what’s happening here in of that spirit. You see, there’s a new patriot- America. All across our country there are ism in America, a new sense of responsibility churches and synagogues and mosques work- to something greater than ourselves. There’s ing miracles of change in people’s lives. no doubt in my mind that out of the evil There are people who, on a daily basis in done to America will come incredible good, America, feed those who hunger, provide will come peace and a compassionate tomor- shelter for those who need shelter, teach val- row, because this is the greatest nation on ues to our children. the face of the Earth, full of the greatest peo- No, the enemy hit us, but they didn’t real- ple. ize what was going to happen. They didn’t May God bless you all. Thank you for com- realize that we’re going to do whatever it ing. And may God bless America. takes to defend our freedom. Nor did they realize that this country is going to emerge a stronger and more compassionate land. NOTE: The President spoke at 5:55 p.m. at the The culture of our country—I first ran for Century Center. In his remarks, he referred to former Gov. Otis R. ‘‘Doc’’ Bowen of Indiana; Governor, and one of the main reasons why Rev. Timothy R. Scully, executive vice president, was because I wanted to be a small part of University of Notre Dame; Sarah Chocola, wife a cultural change in America. I felt it was of candidate Chris Chocola; President Saddam incredibly important for the future of this Hussein of Iraq; Prime Minister Tony Blair of the country to be a part of a change of a culture United Kingdom; and Prime Minister Jean Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 / Sept. 6 1511

Chretien of Canada. Mr. Chocola is a candidate Message to the Senate Transmitting for Indiana’s Second Congressional District. the Liechtenstein-United States Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Statement on the Senate Judiciary Criminal Matters Committee Vote on Priscilla Owen September 5, 2002 September 5, 2002 To the Senate of the United States: With a view to receiving the advice and The Senate Judiciary Committee today consent of the Senate to ratification, I trans- voted to deny the American people the serv- mit herewith the Treaty Between the Gov- ice of an outstanding individual with a record ernment of the United States of America and of accomplishment and a brilliant legal mind. the Principality of Liechtenstein on Mutual The committee has voted down Justice Pris- Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, signed cilla Owen, my nominee to serve as a judge at Vaduz on July 8, 2002. I transmit also, for on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the information of the Senate, the report of is preventing the full Senate from voting on the Department of State with respect to the her nomination. Treaty. I know Justice Owen well. She is an out- The Treaty is one of a series of modern standing judge and a woman of integrity who mutual legal assistance treaties being nego- has received outspoken bipartisan support. tiated by the United States in order to Based on her distinguished service with the counter criminal activities more effectively. Texas Supreme Court for 7 years, the Amer- The Treaty should be an effective tool to as- ican Bar Association unanimously rated her sist in the prosecution of a wide variety of ‘‘well qualified,’’ the highest rating the orga- crimes, including terrorism, drug trafficking, nization can bestow upon a nominee. She is and fraud and other white-collar offenses. known to be a fair and impartial judge who The Treaty is self-executing. strives to interpret the law fairly. The Treaty provides for a broad range of What the Democrat members of the Sen- cooperation in criminal matters. Mutual as- ate Judiciary Committee have done to Justice sistance available under the Treaty includes: Owen is shameful, even by Washington locating or identifying persons or items; serv- standards. They have distorted her record ing documents; taking the testimony or state- and misconstrued her opinions. They have ments of persons; transferring persons in cus- determined that a nominee’s experience, aca- tody for testimony or other purposes; pro- demic credentials, and character are incon- viding documents, records and items; exe- sequential. cuting requests for searches and seizures; as- Justice Owen’s nomination should be sisting in proceedings related to immobiliza- brought to the floor of the Senate for a vote. tion and forfeiture of assets and restitution; If the full Senate were to vote on her nomina- initiating criminal proceedings in the Re- tion today, I am confident she would be con- quested State; and any other form of assist- firmed. The Democrats on the Judiciary ance consistent with the purposes of this Committee know this and, therefore, voted Treaty and not prohibited by the laws of the to prevent it. State from whom the assistance is requested. As I have said before, today’s vote is about I recommend that the Senate give early more than one woman or one seat on an indi- and favorable consideration to the Treaty, vidual court. The committee’s action today and give its advice and consent to ratification. continues its pattern of obstruction at a time George W. Bush when there are too many vacancies in our Federal courts, a problem that the Chief Jus- The White House, tice of the United States has called ‘‘alarm- September 5, 2002. ing.’’ Today’s action by this small group of NOTE: This message was released by the Office Democrat Senators is wrong. It has harmed of the Press Secretary on September 6. An original a good person, harmed our courts, and was not available for verification of the content harmed the American people. of this message. 1512 Sept. 6 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

Message on the Observance of September 3 Rosh Hashanah, 5763 In the morning, the President had intel- September 6, 2002 ligence briefings. In the afternoon, the President had lunch I send greetings to the Jewish community with Vice President Dick Cheney. Later, he in the United States and around the world met with Republican Senate leaders to dis- as you observe Rosh Hashanah. cuss proposed homeland security legislation. As you mark the beginning of the High The White House announced that the Holy Days, take time to reflect on the past President will meet with Prime Minister Jean year. In seeking forgiveness and renewal, Chretien of Canada in Detroit, MI, on Sep- may you again appreciate the love and mercy tember 9 to discuss border issues and co- of the Almighty, and look to the year ahead operation against terrorism, and other bilat- with hope and faith. I encourage you to draw eral and international issues. strength from the many examples of courage, The White House announced that the sacrifice, and compassion we have witnessed President will welcome President Alvaro during the last year. Uribe of Colombia to the White House for As we face the challenges of a new era, a meeting and working lunch on September America remains committed to freedom, jus- 25. tice, and opportunity for all people. During The President announced his intention to this time of examination and remembrance, nominate Dale Cabaniss to be a member of I join you in looking forward to a future of the Federal Labor Relations Authority and, tolerance and peace. upon confirmation, to designate him as Laura joins me in sending our best wishes Chairman. for a blessed holiday spent with family and The President announced his intention to friends. nominate Scott W. Muller to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. George W. Bush The President announced his intention to nominate Grover Joseph Rees to be Ambas- NOTE: An original was not available for sador to East Timor. verification of the content of this message. The President announced his intention to nominate Rafael Cuellar (proprietor of small business representative) and Michael Scott (U.S. Department officer representative) to Digest of Other be members of the Board of Directors of the White House Announcements National Consumer Cooperative Bank. The President announced his intention to nominate Harold Damelin to be Inspector The following list includes the President’s public General of the Small Business Administra- schedule and other items of general interest an- tion. nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and The President announced his intention to not included elsewhere in this issue. nominate Linda M. Springer to be Controller of the Office of Federal Financial Manage- ment in the Office of Management and September 1 Budget. In the morning, the President returned The President announced his intention to from the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, to nominate John F. Keane to be Ambassador Washington, DC. to Paraguay. The President announced his intention to September 2 nominate Philip N. Hogen to be Chairman In the afternoon, the President traveled to of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Neville Island, PA, where he toured the Car- The President announced his intention to penters’ Training Center. Later, he returned nominate Allen I. Olson and Irene B. Brooks to Washington, DC. to be Commissioners of the International Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 1513

Joint Commission—United States and Can- Arena at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition ada. Center in Louisville, he participated in a The President announced his intention to roundtable discussion with small-business nominate the following individuals to be leaders. members of the National Museum Services In the afternoon, the President traveled to Board: Judith Ann Rapanos; Edwin Joseph South Bend, IN. In the evening, he returned Rigaud; Margaret Scarlett; Thomas E. to Washington, DC. Lorentzen; Peter Marzio; Nancy S. Dwight; The President announced his intention to Maria Mercedes Guillemard; Peter Hero; nominate Richard J. Peltz to be Alternate Terry L. Maple; David Donath; A. Wilson Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Re- Greene; Elizabeth J. Pruet; Harry Robinson, gional Commission. Jr.; and Beth Walkup. The President announced his intention to nominate Anne B. Pope to be Federal Co- September 4 Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commis- In the morning, the President met with sion. Republican and Democrat Senators to dis- The President announced his intention to cuss proposed homeland security legislation. nominate David N. Greenlee to be Ambas- In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the sador to Bolivia. President met with Prime Minister Siim The President announced his intention to Kallas of Estonia. nominate Robin Renee Sanders to be Am- In the evening, the President visited the bassador to the Republic of the Congo. home of Defense Secretary Donald Rums- The President announced his intention to feld in northwest Washington, DC, and later appoint William Brody as a member of the returned to the White House. President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory The President announced his intention to Board. nominate Francis X. Taylor to be Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security September 6 and Director of the Office of Foreign Mis- In the morning, the President had separate sions, with the rank of Ambassador. telephone conversations with President The President announced his intention to Jacques Chirac of France, President Vladimir appoint the following individuals as members Putin of Russia, and President Jiang Zemin of the President’s Committee on Mental Re- of China to discuss the situation in Iraq. He tardation: Madeleine Will (Chair); Claudia then met with the National Security Council Coleman; Brenda Leath; William Lori; Lon and had intelligence briefings. Solomon; Karen Staley; James Brett; Ken- In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, neth Lohff; Vijayalakshmi Appareddy; Ed- the President met with interfaith leaders as ward Mambruno; Nancy Blanchard; Mary part of the National Days of Prayer and Re- Christine Bruene; Kathleen Hargett; Alvaro membrance established in Proclamation Marin; Kim Porter-Hoppe; Gene Stallings, 7588, which was signed August 31. Later, he Jr.; Olivia Colvin; Annette Talis; and Windy traveled to Camp David, MD. Smith. The White House announced that the The President announced his designation President will meet with Prime Minister Jose of S. Eric Benson as Acting Under Secretary Manuel Durao Barosso of Portugal on Sep- for Memorial Affairs at the Department of tember 10. Veterans Affairs. September 5 In the morning, the President traveled to Louisville, KY, where, upon his arrival at Nominations Louisville International Airport, he met with Submitted to the Senate players and coaches from the 2002 Little League World Series champion Valley Sports The following list does not include promotions of American team. Later, in the Broadbent members of the Uniformed Services, nominations 1514 Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 to the Service Academies, or nominations of For- Submitted September 4 eign Service officers. Rafael Cuellar, Submitted September 3 of New Jersey, to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Consumer Co- Irene B. Brooks, operative Bank for a term of 3 years, vice of Pennsylvania, to be a Commissioner on Sheila Anne Smith, term expired. the part of the United States on the Inter- national Joint Commission, United States David Donath, and Canada, vice Susan Bayh. of Vermont, to be a member of the National Museum Services Board for a term expiring Dale Cabaniss, December 6, 2004, vice Jeanne R. Ferst, of Virginia, to be a member of the Federal term expired. Labor Relations Authority for a term of 5 years expiring July 29, 2007 (reappointment). Nancy S. Dwight, of New Hampshire, to be a member of the Harold Damelin, National Museum Services Board for a term of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Small expiring December 6, 2005, vice Ayse Business Administration, vice Phyllis K. Manyas Kenmore, term expired. Fong. A. Wilson Greene, Philip N. Hogen, of Virginia, to be a member of the National of South Dakota, to be Chairman of the Na- Museum Services Board for a term expiring tional Indian Gaming Commission for the December 6, 2004, vice Charles Hummel, term of 3 years, vice Montie R. Deer, term term expired. expired. Maria Mercedes Guillemard, Kim R. Holmes, of Puerto Rico, to be a member of the Na- of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of tional Museum Services Board for a term ex- State (International Organizations), vice C. piring December 6, 2005, vice Lisa A. David Welch. Hembry, term expired. John F. Keane, Peter Hero, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior of California, to be a member of the National Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, Museum Services Board for a term expiring to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- December 6, 2006, vice Alice Rae Yelen, potentiary of the United States of America term expired. to the Republic of Paraguay. Thomas E. Lorentzen, Scott W. Muller, of California, to be a member of the National of Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Museum Services Board for a term expiring Central Intelligence Agency, vice Robert M. December 6, 2006, vice Phillip Frost, term McNamara, Jr., resigned. expired. Allen I. Olson, Terry L. Maple, of Minnesota, to be a Commissioner on the of Georgia, to be a member of the National part of the United States on the International Museum Services Board for a term expiring Joint Commission, United States and Can- December 6, 2005, vice Townsend Wolfe, ada, vice Alice Chamberlin. term expired. Linda M. Springer, Peter Marzio, of Pennsylvania, to be Controller, Office of of Texas, to be a member of the National Federal Financial Management, Office of Museum Services Board for a term expiring Management and Budget, vice Mark W. December 6, 2006, vice Ruth Y. Tamura, Everson. term expired. Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 1515

Elizabeth J. Pruet, Francis X. Taylor, of Arkansas, to be a member of the National of Maryland, to be Director of the Office of Museum Services Board for a term expiring Foreign Missions, and to have the rank of December 6, 2004, vice David A. Ucko, term Ambassador during his tenure of service, vice expired. David G. Carpenter. Judith Ann Rapanos, Beth Walkup, of Michigan, to be a member of the National of Arizona, to be a member of the National Museum Services Board for a term expiring Museum Services Board for a term expiring December 6, 2002, vice Kinshasha Holman December 6, 2003, vice Robert G. Breunig, Conwill, term expired. term expired. Judith Ann Rapanos, Submitted September 5 of Michigan, to be a member of the National David N. Greenlee, Museum Services Board for a term expiring of Maryland, a career member of the Senior December 6, 2007 (reappointment). Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, Grover Joseph Rees, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- of Louisiana, to be Ambassador Extraor- potentiary of the United States of America dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United to the Republic of Bolivia. States of America to the Democratic Repub- Richard J. Peltz, lic of East Timor. of Pennsylvania, to be Alternate Federal Co- Edwin Joseph Rigaud, chairman of the Appalachian Regional Com- of Ohio, to be a member of the National Mu- mission, vice Ella Wong-Rusinko, resigned. seum Services Board for a term expiring De- Anne B. Pope, cember 6, 2002, vice Arthur Rosenblatt, term of Tennessee, to be Federal Cochairman of expired. the Appalachian Regional Commission, vice Edwin Joseph Rigaud, Jesse L. White, resigned. of Ohio, to be a member of the National Mu- Robin Renee Sanders, seum Services Board for a term expiring De- of New York, a career member of the Senior cember 6, 2007 (reappointment). Foreign Service, class of Counselor, to be Harry Robinson, Jr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- of Texas, to be a member of the National potentiary of the United States of America Museum Services Board for a term expiring to the Republic of Congo. December 6, 2003, vice Alberta Sebolt George, term expired. Margaret Scarlett, Checklist of Wyoming, to be a member of the National of White House Press Releases Museum Services Board for a term expiring December 6, 2007, vice Jerry D. Florence, The following list contains releases of the Office term expiring. of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Michael Scott, Other White House Announcements. of North Carolina, to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Consumer Cooperative Bank for a term of 3 years, vice Released August 31 Ewen W. Wilson. Fact sheet: September of Service *

Francis X. Taylor, * This item was made available by the Office of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of of the Press Secretary on August 30 but was em- State (Diplomatic Security), vice David G. bargoed for release until 10:06 a.m. on August Carpenter, resigned. 31. 1516 Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

Released September 2 Released September 6 Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer retary Ari Fleischer Released September 3 Statement by the Press Secretary on the up- Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- coming visit of Prime Minister Jose Manuel retary Ari Fleischer Durao Barroso of Portugal Statement by the Press Secretary on the up- coming visit of Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada Statement by the Press Secretary: President Uribe of Colombia To Visit Washington Acts Approved by the President Released September 4 Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer NOTE: No acts approved by the President were received by the Office of the Federal Register Released September 5 during the period covered by this issue. Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer