Oct. 18, 2001

Director Ridge, Leaders Discuss Homeland Security
"Since September 11th, our government has worked so well together," said Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge, "both at the federal, state, and local, public and private sectors. The American people can have confidence that their government is working around the clock to protect them. Our government is more coordinated than ever."  

President Rallies Troops at Travis Air Force Base
"And you must have confidence in this, my commitment: that for the mission that lies ahead, our military, the men and women who wear our uniform, will have everything you need to win -- every resource, every weapon, every means to assure full victory for the United States and our allies and our friends in the cause of freedom."  
Listen to the President's Remarks

President Welcomes Russian Decision
President Bush on Wednesday said Russia's decision to close a military intelligence-gathering facility in Cuba is "another indication that the Cold War is over."