Response to Terrorism
Homeland Defense
4 April 2002
Fact Sheet: Study Finds Shortcomings in U.S. Emergency Preparedness
27 March 2002
Bush Asks Spending Boost to Protect Heartland Against Terrorist Attack
26 March 2002
Defense Department Briefing
12 March 2002
White House Fact Sheet on the Homeland Security Advisory System
Homeland Security Director Ridge Introduces New Terrorist Alert System
11 March 2002
Bush Says Second Stage in War on Terrorism Has Begun
08 March 2002
White House Hails Progress with Canada on Smart Border Action Plan
07 March 2002
Bill Would Create Memorial For United Airlines Flight 93
04 March 2002
Ridge Reviews Border-Management Issues with Mexican Officials
26 February 2002
Maritime Administration Wants to Expand Port Security Zone
22 February 2002
CIA Report: Russian Nuclear Security Improving but 'Risks Remain'
Fact Sheet: U.S. Customs Service's Container Security Initiative
21 February 2002
Commerce Dept. Fines Firm for Illegal Export of Encryption Software
19 February 2002
Ashcroft Calls Terrorism Fight a Defense of Freedom
17 February 2002
Defense Official Says Al-Qaida Has Lost Its Center
13 February 2002
FBI Director Meets Key Local Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Leaders
Sixty Prominent U.S. Academics Say War on Terrorism is Just
White House Advisor Richard Clarke Briefs Senate Panel on Cybersecurity
12 February 2002
House Passes Senate Version of Radio Free Afghanistan Act
11 February 2002
FBI Issues Alert on Possible Terrorist Attack in U.S. or Yemen
07 February 2002
Bills Would Use Terrorists' Money to Help Victims of Sept. 11
U.S. a Safer Place in Aftermath of Terrorist Attacks
Schlesinger Statement on Investigating 9/11 Terror Attacks
06 February 2002
CIA's Tenet Says al-Qa'ida Still a Serious Threat
05 February 2002
Fact Sheet: Bush Strategy to Defend against Bioterrorism
OMB Chief Says U.S. Budgets for Two-Pronged War on Terrorism
Transcript of White House Press Gaggle on Air Force One
Bush Plans Greater Protections against Bioterrorism
04 February 2002
Bush Seeks More Money for Military, Homeland Security
Bush Seeks $38,000 Million to Defend U.S. Against Terrorism
Bush Asks For $24,300 Million for FY03 Foreign Affairs
The Budget Message of the President
Highlights from President Bush's FY 2003 Budget
Fact Sheet on Fiscal 2003 Budget Proposals
Fact Sheet: FY2003 Budget Request For International Affairs
White House Press Gaggle on Air Force One
03 February 2002
New Media Campaign Stresses Link between Drugs and Terrorism
01 February 2002
U.S. Immigration Service Chief Outlines Reforms
31 January 2002
U.S. Health Agency Aids States in Bioterrorism Preparedness
30 January 2002
Fact Sheet: White House USA Freedom Corps Initiative
White House Press Gaggle Aboard Air Force One
29 January 2002
President Focuses on War on Terrorism, Homeland Security, Jobs
Congress United Behind Bush on Fight Against Terrorism
The Democrats' Response to the President's State of the Union
Senator Edwards Introduces Cyberterrorism Legislation
28 January 2002
Ashcroft Urges Further Inter-American Cooperation Against Terror
Robert Reilly on Winning the War of Ideas
26 January 2002
President's Radio Address to the Nation
25 January 2002
Bush Asking $11 Billion For Border Security in FY-2003
Fact Sheet: Border Security, Smart Borders for the 21st Century
States Boosting Protections against Bioterrorism
Transcript of White House Briefing
White House Draws New Plan for Information Infrastructure Security
23 January 2002
Public Urged to Help in Hunt for Anthrax Terrorist
Bush to Ask Congress to Double Funds for Homeland Security
Fact Sheet: White House Increased Funding For Homeland Security
U.S. Homeland Security Depends on Partnership
Bush Signs Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act
Fact Sheet: Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
U.S. Official Defends Security at Nuclear Weapons Sites
22 January 2002
Congressional Report: Senate Building Reopens
18 January 2002
Shift in Strategy for Dealing with Hijackings Announced
16 January 2002
Transportation Dept.'s Mineta on Airline Baggage Screening
Additional NATO Radar Planes to Assist U.S. Homeland Security
Kennedy Speaks on National Security, U.S. Economy
U.S. Developing Anti-Terrorism Communication Strategy
11 January 2002
U.S. Aviation Agency Sets Standards for Cockpit Security
Officials Review U.S.-Mexico Border Security Issues
10 January 2002
Bush Signs $318 Billion Defense Spending Bill
Bush Says U.S. Will Hunt Down Terrorists
New Intelligence Report Alters Missile Threat Projections
Abraham to Recommend Use of Nevada Nuclear Waste Site
02 January 2002
Senator Lieberman on "No Excuse for Second-Class Justice"
21 December 2001
Bush says America Is Better Prepared for Terrorist Attacks
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
"An Indecent Proposal," by Eric Cantor and Frank Lautenberg
20 December 2001
U.S. Moves Forward With Aviation Security Upgrades
House Passes Resolution on Iraq's Weapons Program
Congressional Report: Defense Bill, Terrorism, Iraq
Airport Profiling of People of Arab and Muslim Descent Greatly Decreased
19 December 2001
Lawmaker Praises Bill to Create Radio Free Afghanistan
Senator Joseph Biden on "Missile Defense Delusion"
18 December 2001
Further Precautions Offered for Anthrax Exposure
14 December
Congress Approves $343,300 Million Defense Funding Bill
12 December 2001
U.S., Canadian Officials Sign Border Security Declaration
Fact Sheet: Action Plan for a Secure U.S.-Canada Border
13 December 2001
Bush: ABM Treaty Hinders Our Ability to Protect Our People
Fact Sheet: State Department "Rewards for Justice Program"
07 December 2001
Bush Speaks at Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
Ridge to Lead U.S. Delegation to Ottawa
06 December 2001
Transportation Dept.'s Mineta on Port Security
Senate Panel Chairman Points to Security Holes in U.S. Ports
HHS Announces New Bioterrorism Research Programs
Ashcroft Says Terrorism Investigation Aims to Protect Lives
U.S. Places 39 Groups On Terrorist Exclusion List
Senators Say Bush Antiterror Approach Legal, But Needs Safeguards
Hatch Says Senate Hearings Show Tribunals Are Constitutional
Leahy Fears Tribunals May Go Beyond Traditional Justice
Senator Dick Lugar on Worldwide Weapons Cache
Senate Bill Would Establish Radio Free Afghanistan
05 December 2001
House of Representatives Honors Hero of Flight 93
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
Nine Congress Members Call for Stepped up Action Against Iraq
Bill to Allow U.S. Terror Victims Access to Terrorist Assets
04 December 2001
Whitman Describes EPA Response to Bioterrorism Threat
03 December 2001
U.S. Issues Third General Warning of Potential Terrorist Attacks
Homeland Security Director on Potential Terrorist Attacks
Attorney General Hails U.S.-Canada Border Security Agreement
"Martial Justice, Full and Fair"
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Expands Central Asian Broadcasts
30 November 2001
Abraham Remarks to IAEA on Nuclear Security
29 November 2001
U.S. Must Be Protected from Terrorist Attack, Bush Says
Debate on Military Tribunals Intensifies
28 November 2001
Justice Official Discusses U.S. Terrorism Investigation
Senator Specter on Questioning the President's Authority
Leahy Opens Senate Hearings on Bush Anti-Terrorism Moves
27 November 2001
Senator Frist Urges Support for Bioterrorism Preparedness Act
U.S. Customs Service Views Security as Priority
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
Transportation's Mineta on Transportation Security Act
Ridge Says Focus Is On Expanding Homeland Security Resources
26 November 2001
CDC Releases Smallpox Response Plan
Establishment of Military Tribunals Is Debated in U.S.
19 November 2001
Bush Signs Aviation Security Bill into Law
16 November 2001
CDC Assists Other Countries with Suspected Anthrax Cases
Congress Gives Final Approval to Aviation Security Bill
U.S., Canada Agree to Improve Border Crossings
Health Secretary Announces Smallpox Preservation
15 November 2001
Ridge, Abraham Joint Press Briefing
Bush Welcomes Congressional Agreement on Airline Safety Bill
14 November 2001
Ashcroft Announces INS Restructuring Plan
Bill to Use Terrorists' Assets to Pay for September 11 Recovery
12 November 2001
NIH Publishes Anthrax Findings
09 November 2001
Ridge, Whitman Brief at White House on Homeland Security
State Department Introduces New Public Diplomacy Efforts
Fact Sheet: Bush Administration Moves to Increase Airline Safety
Bush Announces New Measures to Make Air Travel Safer
State's Boucher on Slowdown of Visa Processing
Congress Introduces Scores of Bills, Resolutions to Fight Terrorism
08 November 2001
Bush Addresses Nation on War Against Terrorism
Senators Press U.S. Airlines to Enhance Security
NATO AWACs in Oklahoma: Positive Experiences Emerge from the Negative
Attorney General Cites Planned Reforms in FBI, INS
07 November 2001
Bush, O'Neill, Powell, Ashcroft on Terrorism Money
Fact Sheet: White House on Halting Financial Flows to Terrorists
U.S. Joins Ottawa Plan to Fight Bioterrorism
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
Tom Ridge at Homeland Security Briefing
05 November 2001
Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, November 5, 2001
02 November 2001
Ridge, Mueller Brief on Terrorism Investigations
Congress Divided over Aviation Security
01 November 2001
IAEA on Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
House Nears Vote on Competing Aviation Security Bills
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
Foreign Visitors, Students Welcome, Despite Tighter Visa Controls
31 October 2001
White House Says Taliban Biggest Obstacle to Getting Aid to Afghans
U.S. Consular Officials Increase Scrutiny on U.S. Visa Applications
Transcript of State Department Noon Briefing
30 October 2001
Bush: Attacks Have Created New Spirit in America
Presidential Directive Establishes Homeland Security Panels
Ridge, Other Officials Brief on Homeland Security
Secretary Mineta on U.S. Transportation Security
Combating Terrorism Through Immigration Policies
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
U.S. Revoking Visas of United Self-Defense Supporters
29 October 2001
Ashcroft, Mueller Warn of "redible" Threat Against U.S.
Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Council
Fact Sheet: President Bush on Immigration Policy
Tom Ridge, Other Federal Officials Brief on Anthrax
Ridge Announces Appointments to Office of Homeland Security
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
Fact Sheet: President Bush on Immigration Policy
27 October 2001
Presidential Radio Address on Steps Against Terrorism
26 October 2001
Bush Comments on Signing New Antiterrorism Law
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
State Dept. Names Taliban, Iraq as Religious Oppressors
UN Health Agency Advises Against Smallpox Vaccination Campaign
25 October 2001
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
State Dept. Mail Worker Hospitalized with Anthrax
Ashcroft Warns Terrorists That U.S. Will Find Them
Senate Joins House in Approving Anti-Terrorism Bill
Shays Says U.S. Needs Long-Term Strategy to Fight Terrorism
Customs Service on Anti-Terrorist Finance Initiative
Customs Service on Financial Crime Initiatives
Tom Ridge's Briefing on Homeland Security Issues
Congress Approves Anti-Money Laundering Measures
24 October 2001
Bush Proposes Funding to Safeguard U.S. Food Supply
House Approves Anti-terrorism Bill; Senate Likely To Act Soon
FBI: Threat Level Still "Very High"
Bush Says Series of Terrorist Actions "Will Not Stand"
U.S. Postal Service Plans to Irradiate Mail
U.S. Government, Bayer Corp. Announce Cipro Agreement
Transcript of White House Briefing
23 October 2001
Rice Announces Senior Director for Combating Terrorism
White House Daily Briefing
Anthrax Found at Off-Site White House Mail Facility
White House Briefing on Anthrax
Bush Briefs Members of Congress on Anthrax, Trip to Far East
22 October 2001
White House Briefing by Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge
Two U.S. Postal Worker Deaths Probably Caused by Anthrax, Officials Say
19 October 2001
Treasury Secretary O'Neill on U.S. Economic Recovery
18 October 2001
Ashcroft on Sentencing of Embassy Bombing Terrorists
Embassy Bombers Head to Jail for Life
Administration Officials Discuss Anthrax Situation in U.S.
U.S. Will Strongly Defend Rights of Muslim Minorities
Fact Sheet: State Department on Chemical-Biological Agents
EPA's Whitman Allays Fears for U.S. Water Security
Threat to Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Deemed Non-Credible
17 October 2001
Greenspan Testimony on U.S. Economy Since Terrorist Attack
House Leaders Shut Down Operations to Permit Anthrax Screening
Exploring the Future Role of Technology in Airport Security
Different Approach on Airline Security Proposed in House Bill
Bush Commends Rep. Young for Aviation Security Bill
Fact Sheet: Biological Weapons Convention Parties, Signatories
16 October 2001
Ashcroft: U.S. Will Not Tolerate Hate Crimes Against Arabs, Muslims, Sikhs
FBI, U.S. Justice Department Investigate Anthrax Threats
Pentagon's Update on Military Operations in Afghanistan
Allbaugh Assesses FEMA's Sept. 11 Response for Senators
House Passes Anti-Money Laundering Measure 412-1
U.S. Increasing Security But Not Closing Its Doors to Immigrants
White House Creates Critical Infrastructure Protection Board
15 October 2001
U.S. Postal Service Warns of Mail Containing Infectious Material
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
13 October 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nation
12 October 2001
Treasury's O'Neill on Freezing Additional Terrorist Assets
Treasury's Taylor on Blocking Terrorist
Treasury's Gurule on U.S. Action Freezing Terrorist Assets
White House Briefing
Zimbabwean Envoy Relives Anxious Moments During Attacks in U.S.
Senate and House Approve Similar Anti-Terrorism Bills
Treasury Publishes Names Added to Its Terrorist List
11 October 2001
President Holds Prime Time News Conference
FBI Warns About Terrorist Attacks "Over Next Few Days"
Bush Says Substantial Progress Made in the War on Terrorism
Treasury Says $24 Million in Terrorist Assets Frozen Worldwide
10 October 2001
Bush Unveils List of 22 Most Wanted Terrorists
Bush: "Terrorism Has A Face; Today We Expose It"
Powell at FBI Event on Most Wanted Terrorists List
Fact Sheet: U.S. List of Most Wanted Terrorists
Beers Says Public Diplomacy Vital in Fight on Terror
Under Secretary Terms Terrorist Acts "Attacks on the World"
Hyde Says U.S. Public Diplomacy Must Be Overhauled
Representative Lantos' Statement on Fighting Terrorism
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
U.S., U.K. to Collaborate on Health Care, Bioterrorism
09 October 2001
Bush Limits Secret War Information to Eight Members of Congress
Muslim-American Named to Texas Task Force on Homeland Security
08 October 2001
Bush "Resolute" and "Determined" to Win War Against Terrorism
White House Daily Briefing
Bush, Ridge at Swearing-in of Ridge as Homeland Security Chief
Summary of the Executive Order on Homeland Security
07 October 2001
CDC Reports Second Anthrax Case Found in Florida
06 October 2001
President Bush's Radio Address to the Nation
05 October 2001
Powell Identifies Foreign Terrorist Organizations
State Department Identifies 28 Foreign Terrorist Groups
Congressman Royce Stresses Tolerance After Terrorist Attacks
Congressman's Resolution Condemns Bigotry Against Sikhs
Lawmaker Submits Bill to Create Office of Homeland Security
Senate Leaders Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Security
Bill Would Enhance U.S. Ability to React to Biochemical Attacks
04 October 2001
Wolfowitz Warns of Further Terrorist Attacks Ahead
Bush Chooses Alternative U.S. Rep. to United Nations
Senate Banking Committee Advances Anti-Money Laundering Bill
Transcript of White House Press Briefing
03 October 2001
Fact Sheet: Responding to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Treasury's O'Neill Pledges to Shut Down Terrorist Fundraising
Treasury Official on Dismantling Terrorist Financial Networks
State Dept. Sees Heightened Efforts on Nuclear Security
Bush Discusses Economic Stimulus with NY Business Leaders
Congressional Report on Anti-Terrorism Bill
02 October 2001
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
Senate Hearing Looks into Railroad, Maritime Security
Bush Adviser Hubbard on Economic Policy after Attacks
Rep. Royce Introduces Bill to Create "Radio Free Afghanistan"
Resolution Condemns Bigotry Against Sikh-Americans
Bush Briefs Congressional Leaders on War Against Terrorism
Bush Announces that Reagan National Airport Will Reopen
01 October 2001
Bush: "Progress on Many Fronts" in War Against Terrorism
Fact Sheet: Results of Anti-Terrorism Campaign, Sept. 14-30
30 September 2001
Ashcroft Sees Likelihood of More Terrorist Activity in U.S.
29 September 2001
Bush Reports Progress Against Terrorism
28 September 2001
Identical Letters Link Terrorists on Three Hijacked Flights September 11
27 September 2001
Bush Announces New Airline Security Measures
Justice Dept. Releases Photographs of 19 Suspected Hijackers
Senior Administration Official Briefs on U.S. Airline Safety
Coast Guard Has Increased U.S. Port Security Measures
Fact Sheet: White House on Aviation Security
25 September 2001
President's Letter and Memorandum on Airline Compensation
U.S. Aviation Chief Urges Action on Air Travel Crisis
24 September 2001
Ashcroft Outlines Proposed Changes in Anti-Terrorism Laws
Senate Panel Speeds Action on Nominees to Key State Posts
Tighter Immigration Controls No Cure-All Against Terrorists
House Approves $582 Million Back Dues Payment to UN
Ex-Im Bank Suspends Airline Insurance Requirement
U.S. Health Chief Expresses Gratitude for World Support
22 September 2001
Bush Says U.S. Economy Is Fundamentally Strong
21 September 2001
FAA Administrator Outlines New Aviation Security Measures
U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Ordered to Maintain Heightened Security
Armitage Sees Long, Diverse, Anti-Terror Campaign
Air Travel Safety Focus of UN Civil Aviation Agency Meeting in Montreal
20 September 2001
White House Statement on President's Speech to Congress
DOJ Officials Brief Sept. 20 on Terrorism Investigation
U.S. Visa Applications for Attack Victim Family Members
Treasury's O'Neill on Prospects for U.S. Economy
Greenspan on Economic Effects of Terrorist Attacks
Attacks Seen Having Big Short-Term Impact on Economy
U.S. Transportation Chief Testifies on Aviation Security
U.S. Aviation Security Needs Strengthening
19 September 2001
Foreign Governments Protect Terrorist Networks Says Ashcroft
18 September 2001
Transcript: FBI Detains 75, Arrests 4 in Terror Investigation, Says Ashcroft
EPA's Whitman Says Air and Water Safe Around Disaster Sites
17 September 2001
Federal Reserve Group Lowers Interest Rates Half Point
16 September 2001
Transportation Dept. Press Release on Air Travel
15 September 2001
Treasury Official on Tracking Financial Flows of Terrorists
14 September 2001
Bush orders 50,000 U.S. Reservists to Active Duty
Defense Department Briefing on Reserve Mobilization
U.S. Customs Service Personnel, Facilities on Highest Alert
Congress Votes $40,000 Million To Fight Terrorism, Aid Recovery
New Treasury Unit to Track Terrorist Funding Methods
Transcript: DOJ Officials Brief on Terrorist Investigation
U.S., Bank of England Will Provide Dollar Liquidity
Excerpts: HHS Updates on Emergency Response
13 September 2001
Bush Seeks Congressional Approval for Anti-Terrorism Funding
EPA Monitors Environmental Conditions at New York Attack Site
U.S. Airspace Starting To Reopen
Ashcroft Briefs on Terrorist Investigation
O'Neill Statement on Confidence in U.S. Economy
Attorney General Ashcroft Briefs on Terrorist Attacks
U.S., European Central Banks Will Provide Dollar Liquidity
Transcript of White House Daily Briefing
12 September 2001
Investigators Reviewing Intelligence, Have Credible Leads
Airports to Remain Closed, Mineta Says
HHS Secy. Thompson Describes Emergency Response to Attacks
O'Neill Statement on Confidence in U.S. Economy
Excerpts: HHS Launches Relief Effort to Terrorism Victims
Treasury's Dam on O'Neill Asia Trip, Agency's Activities
Statements from New York Federal Reserve, SEC
Federal Emergency Management Agency Leads Relief Effort
CIA's Tenet Says U.S. Must Find the Terrorists
U.S. Energy Secretary Abraham Says Energy Infrastructure Sound
Excerpts: U.S. Preparing Careful Response to Terrorism
Transcript: White House Morning Briefing
11 September 2001
Bush Administration Officials Brief on Agencies' Response
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