Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, June 24, 2002 Volume 38—Number 25 Pages 1019–1071 VerDate 11-MAY-2000 08:02 Jun 25, 2002 Jkt 197250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P25JNF4.021 pfrm04 PsN: P25JNF4 Contents Addresses and Remarks Communications to Congress Florida, Marks Street Senior Recreation Department of Homeland Security, message Complex in Orlando—1065 transmitting proposed legislation to Georgia, St. Paul AME Church in Atlanta— create—1034 Russia 1026 National emergency International Mother and Child HIV Message on continuation—1039 Prevention Initiative—1040 Message transmitting report—1040 Leon H. Sullivan Summit dinner—1061 Russia-U.S. Strategic Offensive Reductions National Homeownership Month—1030 Treaty, message transmitting—1060 Weapons of mass destruction, message President’s Dinner—1049 transmitting report on national Radio address—1025 emergency—1040 Texas Communications to Federal Agencies Association for the Advancement of Suspension of Limitations Under the Mexican Americans, headquarters in Jerusalem Embassy Act, memorandum— Houston—1019 1026 Reception for Gov. Rick Perry in Houston—1020 Executive Orders United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Activities To Promote Personal Fitness—1057 Joiners of America Legislative Establishing a Transition Planning Office for Conference—1042 the Department of Homeland Security Within the Office of Management and White House Conference on Character and Budget—1059 Community—1047 President’s Council on Physical Fitness and White House Fitness Expo—1055 Sports—1054 (Continued on the inside of the back cover.) 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VerDate 11-MAY-2000 11:58 Jun 25, 2002 Jkt 197250 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P25JNF4.021 pfrm04 PsN: P25JNF4 Contents—Continued Interviews With the News Media Statements by the President Exchanges with reporters Deaths Orlando, FL—1064 J. Carter Brown—1034 South Lawn—1057 Jack Buck—1049 Letters and Messages Senate action on terrorism insurance Juneteenth, message—1049 legislation—1034 World Refugee Day—1058 Notices Continuation of the National Emergency With Supplementary Materials Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Acts approved by the President—1071 Created by the Accumulation of Weapons- Checklist of White House press releases— Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of 1070 the Russian Federation—1038 Digest of other White House Proclamations announcements—1068 Father’s Day—1019 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1069 VerDate 11-MAY-2000 10:55 Jun 25, 2002 Jkt 197250 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P25JNF4.021 pfrm04 PsN: P25JNF4 VerDate 11-MAY-2000 08:02 Jun 25, 2002 Jkt 197250 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P25JNF4.021 pfrm04 PsN: P25JNF4 VerDate 11-MAY-2000 08:02 Jun 25, 2002 Jkt 197250 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7969 Sfmt 7969 E:\PRESDOCS\P25JNF4.021 pfrm04 PsN: P25JNF4 Week Ending Friday, June 21, 2002 Remarks During a Visit to the in America; that where there may be hope- Headquarters of the Association for lessness and despair, love and compassion the Advancement of Mexican will overcome it. Americans in Houston, Texas And so I want to thank you all for letting me come by. Thank you for reading so well, June 14, 2002 and see you in college. Let me say a couple of words. I know you’re anxiously awaiting them. First, it’s NOTE: The President spoke at 1:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Summer Enrichment Camp. In his great to be back in Texas. I’m proud to be remarks, he referred to Gov. Rick Perry of Texas. here with my friend the Governor and Con- This item was not received in time for publication gressman Green. in the appropriate issue. A tape was not available Before I talk about service, I want to say for verification of the content of these remarks. something about Karachi. We fight an enemy that are radical killers; that’s what they are. You know, they claim they’re religious peo- Proclamation 7574—Father’s Day, ple, and they blow up Muslims. They have 2002 no regard for individual life. June 14, 2002 Our hearts go out to the—our citizens and those affected by the bombings that took By the President of the United States place. Our prayers are with their families, are of America with the families of the people in Pakistan as well. A Proclamation But these people, if they think they’re Fathers play a unique and important role going to intimidate the United States, they in the lives of their children. As mentor, pro- do not understand the United States of tector, and provider, a father fundamentally America. And we will continue to hunt them influences the shape and direction of his or down and seek justice. her child’s character by giving love, care, dis- Secondly, as we make America more se- cipline, and guidance. cure, we’ve got to make it a better place. As we observe Father’s Day, our Nation Today is Flag Day. We can talk about patriot- honors fatherhood and urges fathers to com- ism, but a true patriot is one not only who mit themselves selflessly to the success and salutes the flag, but a true patriot is one who well-being of their children. And we reaffirm serves the community in which they live. the importance of fathers in the lives of their So I want to thank AAMA for its great children. work in Houston and now, I understand, the Raising a child requires significant time, valley. I want to thank the visionaries who effort, and sacrifice; and it is one of the most put together this charter school. I want to hopeful and fulfilling experiences a man can thank AmeriCorps for being a part of the ever know. A father can derive great joy from after-school program. I want to thank the seeing his child grow from infancy to adult- mentors for understanding that out of evil hood. As a child matures into independence done to America and out of the evil con- and self reliance, the value of a parent’s hard tinuing to be done to others around the world work, love, and commitment comes to fru- can come some incredible good. And the ition. good that can happen is, children can realize Responsible fatherhood is important to a the great American Dream—start right here, healthy and civil society. Numerous studies learn to read, go to college, and can succeed confirm that children whose fathers are 1019 VerDate 11-MAY-2000 07:59 Jun 25, 2002 Jkt 197250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 E:\PRESDOCS\P25JNT4.021 pfrm04 PsN: P25JNT4 1020 June 14 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 present and involved in their lives are more Remarks at a Reception for likely to develop into prosperous and healthy Governor Rick Perry of Texas in adults. Children learn by example; and they Houston need their father’s presence as examples of June 14, 2002 virtue in their daily lives. A child’s sense of security can be greatly enhanced by seeing The President. Thank you for that warm his parents in a loving and faithful marriage. welcome. It’s another reason I’m glad to be My Administration strongly supports ini- home—[laughter]—that, plus getting a little tiatives to strengthen fatherhood, promote culture. [Laughter] I can’t tell you how great stable families, and increase the ease of adop- it is to see so many friends. I want to thank tions. We must also continue to enlist the you for your prayers, for your friendship. I help of citizens and community groups who want to thank you for helping Laura and me reach out to father less or neglected children serve our country. through mentoring and other acts of compas- I’m here today to talk about a man who— sion. there’s no doubt in my mind—is not only going to win in November but do a fine, fine On this Father’s Day, we acknowledge and job on behalf of the Texas people. We’ve honor the love of our own fathers. I encour- shared a lot. We have both been Governors. age all fathers to commit themselves to the And we both married above ourselves.