For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 22, 2003
Senate Confirms Ridge
Statement by the President
I applaud the Senate for acting quickly and in a strong, bipartisan
manner to confirm the first Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security. With today's historic vote, the Senate has demonstrated our
shared commitment to doing everything we can to secure our homeland.
Secretary Ridge is an outstanding and dedicated public servant who
understands my Administration's top priority always will be the
protection of the American people, and I look forward to continuing to
work closely with him to fulfill this important responsibility.
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