Oct. 30, 2001

President Increases Immigration Safeguards
President Bush on Monday issued a new Homeland Security Presidential Directive to make it more difficult for terrorists to enter or remain in the United States.  
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Fact Sheet: Increasing Immigration Safeguards and Improving Vital Information Sharing
Fact Sheet: Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Council

U.S., Africa Strengthen Counter-Terrorism and Economic Ties
"We share more than a common enemy," said President Bush on Monday. "We share a common goal: to expand our ties of commerce and culture, to renew our commitment to development and democracy. And together, we will meet that goal."  
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Ridge, Thompson Hold Briefing
In Monday's press briefing, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said, "We understand that people are very concerned about anthrax. And we're going to continue to respond with the personnel, the expertise and the medicine necessary to deal with these acts and threats of bioterrorism."