For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 24, 2003
Statement on September 11 Report
Statement by President
I welcome todays release of the final report of the Congressional
Joint Inquiry into the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Since September 11, 2001, my Administration has transformed our
government to pursue terrorists and prevent terrorist attacks. We
established the Department of Homeland Security and carried out the
most fundamental reorganization of the U.S. government in half a
century. We significantly expanded our foreign intelligence
partnerships with countries across the globe and established the
Terrorist Threat Integration Center so that all threat information can
be integrated and analyzed in a single location. Our law enforcement
and intelligence agencies are working together more closely than ever
and are using new tools to intercept, disrupt, and prevent terrorist
attacks.
The best way to prevent future attacks is to hunt down the
terrorists before they strike again. America and our allies have
continued the relentless pursuit of the global terror network. Many of
those directly involved in organizing the September 11 attacks are
confirmed dead or now in custody. We will not relent until al Qaeda is
completely dismantled.
I appreciate the hard work and careful thought that went into
today's report. My Administration looks forward to working with the
Congress and continuing to protect the American people.
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