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 Home > News & Policies > October 2001

News Archive - October 2001

News releases for October 2001

October 31, 2001
President Calls for Economic Stimulus en Español
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President Bush to Nominate Brownlee to be the Under Secretary of the Army
Nominations Sent to the Senate
 
October 30, 2001
President George W. Bush announces his Lessons of Liberty initiative at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, MD. The initiative is an opportunity for American students to learn more about our country and its values, as well as the people that have been called upon to defend its freedom. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President Launches "Lessons of Liberty" en Español
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Tuesday's Homeland Security Briefing
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Homeland Security Presidential Directive-1
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-2
President Bush Announces Four Individuals to Serve in His Administration
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Veterans Day Proclamation
 
October 29, 2001
President George W. Bush meets with the Homeland Security Council for the first time in the Cabinet Room Oct. 29. White House photo by Eric Draper.
President Increases Immigration Safeguards   en Español
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     Fact sheetFact Sheet: Increasing Immigration Safeguards and Improving Vital Information Sharing
     Fact sheetFact Sheet: Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Council
U.S., Africa Strengthen Counter-Terrorism and Economic Ties
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Ridge, Thompson Hold Briefing
Gov. Ridge Names Deputy Director of Homeland Security
President Bush to Meet with President of Pakistan
President to Attend U.N. Meeting in New York
President Bush to Meet with President of Algeria
President Welcomes Japan's Actions
President Signs Sanctions Bill
 
October 27, 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nation en Español
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October 26, 2001
President George W. Bush signs the Patriot Act, Anti-Terrorism Legislation, in the East Room Oct. 26.  "With my signature, 
this law will give intelligence and law enforcement officials important new tools to fight a present danger," said the President in his remarks.
President Signs Anti-Terrorism Bill en Español
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President Bush Calls for Action on Economy, Energy
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President Orders Federal Disaster Aid for Oklahoma
Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act Legislative Proposal
President Bush to Nominate Four Individuals to Serve in His Administration
President's Statement on Gerry Solomon
 
October 25, 2001
President George W. Bush talks with a student at Thurgood Marshall Extended Elementary School, where he announced his initiative, Friendship Through Education, Oct. 25.
Education Partnership with Muslim Nations Launched
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Fact sheetFriendship Through Education Fact Sheet
Fact sheetLink to Friendship Through Education website
Gov. Ridge, Medical Authorities Discuss Anthrax
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President Bush to Welcome President of Nigeria
President to Welcome Spanish Prime Minister
President Bush Announces Two Individuals to Serve in His Administration
President's Letter Supporting Aviation Security Bill
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Progress Report on Negotiated Solution to Cyprus Question
To the Congress of the United States
Text of a Letter from the President to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, the House Committee on International Relations, and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
 
October 24, 2001
President George W. Bush wades into the crowd after speaking to Employees at the Dixie Printing Company in Glen Burnie, Md, Oct. 24. White House photo by Eric Draper.
Stronger Economy an Important Part of Homeland Defense en Español
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President Pleased with Agreement on Counterterrorism Legislation
United Nations Day Proclamation
National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America Proclamation
President Bush to Nominate Three People to Serve in His Administration
 
October 23, 2001
President Says Terrorists Won't Change American Way of Life
President's Statement on Northern Ireland
President Authorizes Emergency Response Fund Transfer
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Annual Report of the Railroad Retirement Board
National Character Counts Week Proclamation
Ambassador Craig Named Senior Director for Combating Terrorism
 
October 22, 2001
President George W. Bush meets with Director of the Office of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, Postmaster General John Potter, and President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Vince Sombratto in the Oval Office Oct. 22. White House photo by Tina Hager.
Director Ridge Discusses Anthrax Situation
President Bush to Nominate Three Individuals to Serve in His Administration
Executive Order for Dept of Health and Human Services
 
October 21, 2001
Presidents Bush and Putin hold a joint press conference during the APEC economic summit in Shanghai, China, Oct. 21. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President Bush and Russian President Putin Discuss Progress
     Fact sheetU.S., Russian Joint Statement on Counter-Terrorism
U.S. Supports APEC e-Learning Initiatives
U.S. Promotes Biotechnology in APEC
U.S. Leads APEC Efforts to Combat Infectious Disease
APEC Leaders Statement on Counter-Terrorism
APEC Economic Leaders' Declaration
APEC Accomplishments
APEC Leaders' Statement on Counterterrorism
Fact Sheet on APEC's Free Trade Goals
 
October 20, 2001
"This is our first meeting, and we have had an in-depth exchange of views and reached a series of consensus with respect to such major issues as Sino-U.S. relations, counterterrorism, and maintenance of world peace and stability," said President Jiang during the two Presidents' joint press conference Oct. 19. Photo by Paul Morse.
President Pleased with Global Effort to Fight Terrorism
President Says Terrorists Tried to Disrupt World Economy
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President's Radio Address from Shanghai, Chinaen Español
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October 19, 2001
President George W. Bush and Chinese President Jiang Zemin deliver a joint statement to the media in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, Oct. 19. White House photo by Eric Draper.
U.S., China Stand Against Terrorism
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Director Ridge Briefs Media at Week's End
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Korean President Reiterates Support
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President Bush Announces Ten People to Serve in his Administration
National Forest Products Week Proclamation
 
October 18, 2001
Director of the Office of Homeland Security Tom Ridge holds a press conference in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Office Building Oct. 18. White House photo by Tina Hager.
Director Ridge, Leaders Discuss Homeland Security
Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Bush to Nominate Quander to be Director of the District of Columbia Offender Supervision, Defender and Court Services Agency
 
October 17, 2001
After sharing breakfast with Vice President Dick Cheney and Congressional leaders Dennis Hastert, Tom Daschle, Trent Lott and Dick Gephardt, President George W. Bush leaves for China from the White House South Lawn Oct. 17. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President Rallies Troops at Travis Air Force Base
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President Outlines War Effort en Español
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President Welcomes Russian Decision
President Condemns Assassination
President Commends Chairman Young for Legislation
OMB Director's Letter on Emergency Spending Measure
President's Letter on Emergency Appropriations Act
Notice
Six-Month Periodic Report
Notice
President Bush to Nominate Two Individuals to Serve in his Administration
Presidential Determination Regarding Waiver and Certification
Presidential Determination Regarding Assistance for Pakistan
President to Welcome Prime Minister of India
Freedom to Manage Act Legislative Proposal
 
October 16, 2001
President George W. Bush speaks at an assembly of children and civic leaders contributing to America's Fund for Afghanistan Children at The American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Tina Hager.
America's Youth Respond to Afghan Children's Fund  en Español
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Executive Order on Critical Infrastructure Protection
President Signs Two Bills
President Bush to Nominate Twelve Individuals and Appoint Seven Individuals to Serve in his Administration
President to Meet with Austrian Chancellor
Nominations Sent to the Senate
 
October 15, 2001
President George Bush and Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi talk on the colonnadeoutside of the Oval Office Oct. 15. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President Bush and Italian Prime Minister Discuss War Effort
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President Honors Public Servants
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President Welcomes New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Press Briefing by National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, on the APEC Meeting
Interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice by AL Jazeera TV
President to Welcome Bahraini Crown Prince to White House
White Cane Safety Day Proclamation
National School Lunch Week Proclamation
 
October 14, 2001
Videotaped Remarks of the President to the American Society of Anesthesiologists
 
October 13, 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nationen Español
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October 12, 2001
After presenting President George Bush with a pair of boots, March of Dimes Ambassador Justin Lamar Washington gives the President a dollar to help with contributions to the Afghan children during the organizations' Washington D. C. event Oct. 12. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President Asks American Children to Help Afghan Children
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President Commends House for Passing Anti-Terrorism Bill
President Orders Federal Aid for Nebraska
President's Remarks during Hispanic Heritage Month Eventen Español
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America's Fund for Afghan Children Fact Sheet
President Commends Senate Action
Prime Minister of Thailand to Visit U.S.
Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans Commission Executive Report
Iraq Report
Nomination and Designation
 
October 11, 2001
In speaking to an audience of thousands at the Department of Defense Service of Remembrance, President George Bush pays tribute to those who lost their lives at the Pentagon on September 11th. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President Announces "America's Fund for Afghan Children"
President Holds Prime Time News Conference
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President Reports Progress, Calls for Action in Cabinet Meeting
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President Pays Tribute at Pentagon Memorial en Español
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President's Statement on "Back to Work Relief Package"
President Commends Senate for Legislative Action
 
October 10, 2001
White House photo by Eric Draper. President George W. Bush looks over the newly created list of Most Wanted Terrorists with FBI Director Rober Mueller at the agency's headquarters Oct. 10.
President Unveils "Most Wanted" Terrorists en Español
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NATO Chief Stresses International Resolve
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Philippines President to Visit Washington
General Pulaski Memorial Day Proclamation
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations
 
October 9, 2001
White House photo by Paul Morse. President George Bush and Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder address the media from the White House steps in the Rose Garden Oct 9.
German Leader Reiterates Solidarity with U.S.
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New Counter-Terrorism and CyberSpace Security Positions Announced
     Fact sheetFact Sheet on New Counter-Terrorism and CyberSpace Positions
President Bush to Welcome NATO Secretary General
Leif Erikson Day Proclamation
President to Meet with German Chancellor Schroeder
President's Letter to Congress on American Response to Terrorism
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nomination
 
October 8, 2001
 Director of the Office of Homeland Security in the East Room at the White House Oct. 8.
Gov. Ridge Sworn-In to Lead Homeland Security
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President Establishes Office of Homeland Security
Executive Order Establishing Office of Homeland Security
Italian Prime Minister to Visit Washington
Presidential Proclamation for Columbus Day
Heroic Firefighters and Police Join President for Columbus Day
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October 7, 2001
Presidential Address to the Nation en Español
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U.S.-Japan Economic Sub-Cabinet Discussions Held on Sunday
President to Address the Nation
President Speaks at 20th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Tribute
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October 6, 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nation en Español
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October 5, 2001
President Urges Tax Relief Aimed at Recovery
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Press Briefing by OMB Director Mitch Daniels
President Thanks Georgian President for Support Against Terrorism
President Proclaims Fire Prevention Week
President Signs Defense Production Act Amendments Bill
President Signs United Nations Bill
Presidential Proclamation in Honor of Michael J. Mansfield
President Proclaims German-American Day
Statement by the Press Secretary
President's Letter to Congress on Partnership for Peace Developments
President Bush to Appoint Fifteen Individuals and Nominate Four People to Serve in his Administration and as Members of the Federal Judiciary
 
October 4, 2001
President Unveils Back to Work Plan
     Fact sheetThe Back to Work Relief Package
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President Directs Humanitarian Aid for Afghanistan
     Fact sheetU.S. Assistance to the Afghan People
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U.S. Assistance to the Afghan People
President Fox Reaffirms Commitment to U.S.
President's Statement on Sibir Airlines Crash
President Bush to Nominate Two Individuals to Serve in his Administration
 
October 3, 2001
President Works on Economic Recovery During NY Trip
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President Calls NY Teachers "Heroes"
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Federal Response: Examples of Government Action Since September 11
President Proclaims National Disability Employment Awareness Month
President Proclaims National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
President Supports Senate Action on Vietnam Bilateral Trade Bill
President Bush to Nominate One Individual and Appoint Twenty Individuals to Serve in his Administration
Executive Order on Excellence in Special Education
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Remarks by the President to the Travel Pool Outside Freedom Hall
President Fox of Mexico to Visit Washington
 
October 2, 2001
President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney meet with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office Tuesday morning, Oct. 2. White House photo by Eric Draper.
President Opens Reagan National Airport en Español
     Fact sheetOpening Reagan National Airport Fact Sheet
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President Meets with Congressional Leaders, Pledges Reagan National Opening and Economic Cooperation
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Bush to Nominate Four Individuals to Serve in his Administration
Karen Hughes Announces Dan Bartlett as White House Communications Director
President Proclaims National Domestic Violence Awareness Month en Español
en Español
 
October 1, 2001
Federal Emergency Management Agency employees greet President Bush during his visit to the agency's headquarters to thank them for recent days of hard work Oct. 1.
President: "We're Making Progress"
     Fact sheetOperation Enduring Freedom Overview
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President Proclaims Child Health Day
President Bush to Nominate Three Individuals and Appoint Eight Individuals to Serve in his Administration
President Signs Federal Advisory Committee Executive Order
President Signs PCAST Executive Order
 



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