For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 29, 2003
Message to the Congress of the United States
Consistent with section 428(e)(8)(A) of the Homeland Security Act
of 2002 (Public Law 107-296) (the "Act"), I am pleased to report that
the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security have
completed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning implementation of
section 428 of the Act. The Memorandum of Understanding will allow the
Departments of State and Homeland Security to work cooperatively to
create and maintain an effective, efficient visa process that secures
America's borders from external threats and ensures that our borders
remain open to legitimate travel to the United States.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 29, 2003.
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