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Relations; Orrin G. Hatch, chairman, and Patrick J. Leahy, ranking 
member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Pat Roberts, chairman, and 
John D. Rockefeller IV, ranking member, Senate Select Committee on 
Intelligence; Henry J. Hyde, chairman, and Tom Lantos, ranking member, 
House Committee on International Relations; F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., 
chairman, and John Conyers, Jr., ranking member, House Committee on the 
Judiciary; and Porter J. Goss, chairman, and Jane Harman, ranking 
member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. This item was 
not received in time for publication in the appropriate issue.


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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Chemical 
Weapons Convention Inspections

March 28, 2003

Dear _____ :

    Enclosed is a report prepared by my Administration covering Chemical 
Weapons Convention inspections performed within the United States, from 
October 1, 2001, to

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September 30, 2002. The report, which includes a classified addendum 
covering any delays or disruptions to inspections carried on outside the 
United States, is submitted pursuant to section 309 of the Chemical 
Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998.
    Sincerely,
                                                George W. Bush

Note: Identical letters were sent to Richard G. Lugar, chairman, and 
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., ranking member, Senate Committee on Foreign 
Relations; Orrin G. Hatch, chairman, and Patrick J. Leahy, ranking 
member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Pat Roberts, chairman, and 
John D. Rockefeller IV, ranking member, Senate Select Committee on 
Intelligence; Henry J. Hyde, chairman, and Tom Lantos, ranking member, 
House Committee on International Relations; F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., 
chairman, and John Conyers, Jr., ranking member, House Committee on the 
Judiciary; and Porter J. Goss, chairman, and Jane Harman, ranking 
member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. This item was 
not received in time for publication in the appropriate issue.


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The President's Radio Address

March 29, 2003

    Good morning. This week I welcomed Prime Minister Tony Blair to Camp 
David, where we discussed the progress being made in the war to disarm 
Iraq, end the dictatorship, and liberate the Iraqi people. Thanks to our 
fighting forces, the regime that once terrorized all of Iraq now 
controls a small portion of that country. American and coalition troops 
have continued a steady advance and are now less than 50 miles from 
Baghdad.
    In recent days, we have cleared mines from the water and taken 
control of a key port city, to allow humanitarian aid to begin flowing 
into the country. We have secured more than 600 oil wells and have begun 
putting out the few oil-well fires set by the enemy. Our efforts to 
protect the wealth that belongs to the Iraqi people are paying off.
    And we have prevented the dictator from launching missiles from key 
sites in western Iraq. We are now fighting the most desperate units of 
the dictator's army. The fighting is fierce, and we do not know its 
duration. Yet we know the outcome of this battle: The Iraqi regime will 
be disarmed and removed from power; Iraq will be free.
    In the last week, the world has seen firsthand the cruel nature of a 
dying regime. In areas still under its control, the regime continues its 
rule by terror. Prisoners of war have been brutalized and executed. 
Iraqis who refuse to fight for the regime are being murdered. An Iraqi 
woman was hanged for waving at coalition troops. Some in the Iraqi 
military have pretended to surrender, then opened fire on coalition 
forces that showed them mercy.
    Given the nature of this regime, we expect such war crimes, but we 
will not excuse them. War criminals will be hunted relentlessly and 
judged severely.
    In the last week, the world has also seen the nature of the young 
men and women who fight on our behalf. They are showing kindness and 
respect to the Iraqi people. They are going to extraordinary lengths to 
spare the lives of the innocent. Our forces are delivering food and 
water to grateful Iraqi citizens in Safwan and Umm Qasr. The contrast 
could not be greater between the honorable conduct of our liberating 
force and the criminal acts of the enemy.
    Every atrocity has confirmed the justice and urgency of our cause. 
Against this enemy, we will accept no outcome but complete and final 
victory. To meet this objective, we must give our armed services the 
support and resources they require. I have asked Congress for a nearly 
$75 billion wartime supplemental appropriations bill. This funding would 
provide fuel for ships, aircraft, and tanks, supplies for our troops in 
the theater of operations, and new high-tech munitions to replace the 
ones we have used in the war. The supplemental would also provide funds 
to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq and to help protect the American 
homeland in this time of high alert. I hope the Congress will act 
quickly to pass this essential measure.
    The people who serve in the military are giving their best to this 
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the responsibility to give them our full support as they fight for the 
liberty of an oppressed people, for the security of the United States, 
and for the peace of the world.
    Thank you for listening.

Note: The address was recorded at 10:31 a.m. on March 28 in the Cabinet 
Room at the White House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on March 29. The 
transcript was made available by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
March 28 but was embargoed for release until the broadcast. In his 
remarks, the President referred to President Saddam Hussein of Iraq. The 
Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language 
transcript of this address.


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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting a 
Subsidy Budget Request for US Airways, Inc.

March 28, 2003

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    In accordance with provisions of Public Law 107-42, the Air 
Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act, I hereby submit a 
request pursuant to section 101(b) of that Act, for support of a $1 
billion Federal credit instrument for US Airways, Inc.
    I hereby designate this subsidy budget authority, currently 
estimated at $137.6 million, as an emergency requirement pursuant to 
section 252(e) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act 
of 1985.
    The details of this request are set forth in the enclosed letter 
from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
    Sincerely,
                                                George W. Bush

Note: This letter was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
March 31.


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Remarks at the Port of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March 31, 2003

    Thank you very much for that warm welcome. It is an honor to be here 
at one of our Nation's busiest ports and one of our country's greatest 
cities.
    Philadelphia and its port shows the hardworking spirit of this 
country. It speaks to our economic might. Most importantly, Philadelphia 
talks about a proud history. After all, it was in this place that we 
first declared our dedication to liberty. We still believe that all men 
are created equal and have the right to be free. And that is true for 
Americans, and that is true for men and women in Iraq.
    We know that liberty must be defended by every generation. Today, in 
the Middle East and on other fronts in the war on terror, this 
generation of Americans is fighting bravely in the cause of freedom. And 
that includes the good people of the United States Coast Guard.
    The men and women of our Coast Guard are showing once again that you 
are ``always ready.'' You're always ready to serve with courage and 
excellence. You are always ready to place your country's safety above 
your own. You shield your fellow Americans from the danger of this 
world, and America is grateful.
    It's my honor to be here with Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the 
Department of Homeland Security. People of Pennsylvania trained him 
well. [Laughter] He's doing a fabulous job, and I appreciate his 
service.
    I'm honored to be with the leadership of the United States Coast 
Guard: Admiral Tom Collins; Vice Admiral Jim Hull. Most importantly, I'm 
glad to be with the men and women who proudly wear the uniform of the 
United States Coast Guard.
    I appreciate the Members of the United States Congress who have 
joined us here: Senator Arlen Specter--thank you for coming, Senator 
Specter--Members of Congress, Robert Brady and Jim Gerlach, Jim 
Greenwood, Don Sherwood, and Joe Hoeffel. Thank you all very much for 
being here. I appreciate you coming.
    Members from the statehouse, the State government, are here: the 
Lieutenant Governor Knoll, Attorney General Fisher are with us today. 
Thank you both for coming. And the Mayor came, Mayor Street. Thank you, 
I'm honored you're here, Mr. Mayor. I appreciate you coming.
    I also want to thank employees of the Bureau of Customs and Border 
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being here, as well as my Federal employees, Federal workers of the 
Bureau of Immigration and Customs. I'm honored to have you here. I want 
to thank you for your dedication and hard work for our Government.
    Today I had the honor of meeting John Susanin. John is a volunteer 
for the American Red Cross. He, like thousands of our fellow citizens 
all across the country, are willing to dedicate time to help in this 
cause of making sure our homeland is secure. The Red Cross, American Red 
Cross, plays a vital role. And I want to thank John for his service to 
our community.
    There's a lot of room for opportunity for our fellow citizens, 
people who want to do something for America. You can volunteer. You can 
volunteer to help watch neighborhoods. You can volunteer to help 
neighborhoods become better prepared. You can volunteer for the Red 
Cross. You could love a neighbor just like you'd like to be loved 
yourself. It's happening all across America.
    And John, thank you for coming. And I also want to thank Manny 
Greenwald for being here as well. Manny is of the U.S. Coast Guard 
Auxiliary. I was briefed today by Admiral Hull, who told me there's 
auxiliarists all across the country who are helping the Coast Guard 
achieve their vital mission. I want to thank all the Mannys across 
America who are helping our Coast Guard do its job. Manny's only 92 
years old--[laughter]--and he's still working hard.
    This is a time of great consequence for our country. Right now, men 
and women from every part of America, supported by a strong coalition, 
are fighting to disarm a dangerous regime and to liberate an oppressed 
people.
    It has been 11 days since the major ground war began. In this short 
time, our troops have performed brilliantly, with skill and with 
bravery. They make us proud. In 11 days, coalition forces have taken 
control of most of western and southern Iraq. In 11 days, we've seized 
key bridges, opened a northern front, achieved--nearly achieved complete 
air superiority, and are delivering tons of humanitarian aid. By quick 
and decisive action, our troops are preventing Saddam Hussein from 
destroying the Iraqi people's oilfields. Our forces moved into Iraqi 
missile launch areas that threatened neighboring countries. Many dangers 
lie ahead, but day by day, we are moving closer to Baghdad. Day by day, 
we are moving closer to victory.
    Our victory will mean the end of a tyrant who rules by fear and 
torture. Our victory will remove a sponsor of terror armed with weapons 
of terror. Our victory will uphold the just demands of the United 
Nations and the civilized world. And when victory comes, it will be 
shared by the long-suffering people of Iraq, who deserve freedom and 
dignity.
    The dictator's regime has ruled by fear and continues to use fear as 
a tool of domination to the end. Many Iraqis have been ordered to fight 
or die by Saddam's death squads. Others are pressed into service by 
threats against their children. Iraqi civilians attempting to flee to 
liberated areas have been shot and shelled from behind by Saddam's 
thugs. Schools and hospitals have been used to store military equipment. 
They serve as bases for military operations. Iraqis who show friendship 
toward coalition troops are murdered in cold blood by the regime's 
enforcers.
    The people of Iraq have lived in this nightmare world for more than 
two decades. It is understandable that fear and distrust run deep. Yet, 
here in the city where America itself gained freedom, I give this pledge 
to the citizens of Iraq: We're coming with a mighty force to end the 
reign of your oppressors. We are coming to bring you food and medicine 
and a better life. And we are coming, and we will not stop. We will not 
relent until your country is free.
    In Operation Iraqi Freedom, our Coast Guard is playing a critical 
role. We have sent many Coast Guard cutters and over a thousand of our 
finest active duty and reserve members to the Persian Gulf and 
surrounding waters. Coast Guard personnel are protecting key ports and 
Iraqi oil platforms. They're detaining prisoners of war. Members of the 
Coast Guard are performing their duties with bravery and excellence, and 
America appreciates your fine service.
    In this time of war, the Coast Guard's service in America's waters 
is more important than ever. We still count on you to rescue fishermen 
and others at sea. We still count on you to enforce maritime law and to 
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drug smuggling. Yet now, as part of the Department of Homeland Security, 
you have taken on a new and vital mission, a mission as important as any 
in your 213-year history, the mission of defending our country against 

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