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Note: This Executive order was released by the Office of the Press 
Secretary on October 1, and it was published in the Federal Register on 
October 3.


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Pages 1395-1426
 
Week Ending Friday, October 5, 2001
 
Remarks to Federal Emergency Management Agency Employees

October 1, 2001

    Thank you all very much. Thank you. I admit he's not very pretty to 
look at. [Laughter] But he's doing a heck of a job. I'm so proud of my 
friend. It's become clear to all the hard-working FEMA employees that I 
didn't pick Joe Allbaugh because of his haircut. [Laughter] But I picked 
him because he's a good man who knows how to run a very important 
organization. And I'm proud of my friend. I'm proud of the job he's 
doing. And I'm proud of the work that the FEMA employees all across the 
country are doing on behalf of America.
    I'm here to thank you all. I was up in the operations room, thanking 
the folks who are working 12 to 13, 14, 15 hours a day, still, to this 
day. I had the honor of going to New York City; I saw what they call 
``dirty boot'' operations, from Sacramento and Puerto Rico--all FEMA 
employees, all people who love their fellow Americans, all who want to 
join in to say loud and clear to the evildoers, ``Your actions won't 
stand in America.''
    Joe said it best. He said, ``This is something I hope I never have 
to go through again as long as I live.'' I know every FEMA employee 
feels that way. After all, yours was an organization that was used to 
dealing with, generally, acts of nature, hurricanes or tornadoes and 
fires or floods. And then, all of a sudden, some evil people came, and 
they declared war on America. And your agency and the good-working 
people, true Americans, had to rise to the occasion.
    And rise, you did. And for that, the people of New York and 
Connecticut and New Jersey and Pennsylvania and every other State in the 
Union are proud of the job you're doing. So on behalf of the American 
people, I say thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the FEMA 
employees.
    I also want to talk about the battle we face, the campaign to 
protect freedom; the willingness of the American people to not only 
repair the damage done but the willingness of our Nation to stand 
united, to say loud and clear that freedom will stand, that you can tear 
down our buildings but you can't tear down our spirit, that we're strong 
and united in the cause of freedom not only here in America but all 
around the world.
    This will be a different kind of campaign than Americans are used 
to. It's a campaign that must be fought on many fronts. And I'm proud to 
report that we're making progress on many fronts. Not only have the FEMA 
employees showed the world what it's like to stand up and help a 
neighbor in need; we're also beginning to make progress on the financial 
front.
    As you may remember, I made it clear that part of winning the war 
against terror would be to cut off these evil people's money; it would 
be to trace their assets and freeze them, cut off their cash flows, hold 
people accountable who fund them, who allow the funds to go through 
their institutions, and not only do that at home but to convince others 
around the world to join us in doing so.
    Thus far, we've frozen $6 million in bank accounts linked to 
terrorist activity. We've frozen 30 Al Qaida accounts in the United 
States and 20 overseas. And we're just beginning.
    Also, on the military front, we're making progress. We've deployed 
29,000 military personnel and 2 carrier battle groups, as well

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as an amphibious-ready group and several hundred military aircraft. 
We've called about 17,000 members of the reserve to active duty, as well 
as several thousand National Guard operating under State authority.
    As I said, this is a different kind of war. It's hard to fight a 
guerrilla war with conventional forces. But our military is ready. And 
as I said to the Congress, they will make us proud.
    In this new kind of war, one that requires a coalition, we're making 
good progress on the diplomatic front. At our request, the United 
Nations unanimously enacted a binding resolution requiring all its 
members to deny financing support or safe harbor to terrorists. We've 
had 46 declarations of support from organizations including NATO, the 
Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Organization of the Islamic 
Conference, and the Organization of American States.
    You see, the evildoers like to hit, and then they try to hide. And 
slowly but surely, we're going to make sure they have no place to hide. 
Slowly but surely, we're going to move them out of their holes and what 
they think is safe havens and get them on the move.
    We're a patient nation. We're a nation who has got a long-term view, 
a nation that's come to realize that in order to make freedom prevail, 
the evildoers will be forced to run and will eventually be brought to 
justice.
    Now, along those lines, we're taking any threat seriously here at 
home. The FBI has conducted hundreds of interviews and searches, issued 
hundreds of subpoenas, and arrested or detained more than 400 people as 
it investigates the attacks. About 150 terrorists and their supporters, 
as well, have been arrested or detained in 25 different countries.
    In my speech to the Congress, I said, sometimes the American people 
aren't going to see exactly what's taking place on their TV screens. But 
slowly but surely, the results are coming in. You see, we've said to 
people around the world, ``This could have happened to you. This could 
have easily have taken place on your soil. So you need to take threats 
seriously, as well.''
    We're beginning to share intelligence amongst our nations. We're 
finding out members of the Al Qaida organization, who they are, where 
they think they can hide. And we're slowly but surely bringing them to 
justice. We're slowly but surely calling their hand and reining them in. 
We've just begun. There's 150 detained and more to come.
    And along these lines, this weekend, through the collaborative 
efforts of intelligence and law enforcement, we've arrested a known 
terrorist who was responsible for the deaths of two U.S. citizens during 
a hijacking in 1986, a terrorist by the name of Zayd Hassan Safarini. 
He's not affiliated with Al Qaida. Yet he's an example of the wider war 
on terrorism and what we intend to do.
    Here's a man who killed two of our own citizens when he hijacked a 
plane in Pakistan. By the way, obviously, there's only two Americans--
that's two too many--but there was a lot of people from other countries, 
as well, involved. And he was convicted and sentenced to death. Yet he 
only served 14 years. Well, we arrested him; we got him; we brought him 
into Alaska. And today the United States of America will charge him with 
murder.
    Sometimes we'll have success in the near term; sometimes we have to 
be patient. Sometimes we'll be able to round somebody up who threatens 
us today; sometimes it may take us awhile to catch him. But the lesson 
of this case, and every case, is that this mighty Nation won't rest 
until we protect ourselves, our citizens, and freedom-loving people 
around the world.
    The evildoers struck, and when they did, they aroused a mighty land, 
a land of compassionate people, a land who wants to help a neighbor in 
need, but a land who stands solidly on principles, the principles of 
freedom: freedom to worship, freedom to govern, freedom to speak, 
freedom to assemble.
    We sent a loud message to the world: We will not be cowed by a few. 
We sent another message to the world: Together we're going to bring 
these people to justice. And that's exactly what we're going to do.
    Thank you for your hard work. I want to thank you all so very much 
for your hard work and for your love for America. May God bless you all. 
May God continue to bless America. Thank you very much.

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Note: The President spoke at 1:39 p.m. in a ballroom of the Holiday Inn 
Capitol adjacent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
headquarters.


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Week Ending Friday, October 5, 2001
 
Proclamation 7476--Child Health Day, 2001

October 1, 2001

By the President of the United States

of America

A Proclamation

    Many of us fondly remember the joys and challenges of childhood and 
appreciate the endless sacrifices that our families made to love, 
protect, and encourage us as we grew into adulthood. On Child Health 
Day, we take time as parents and concerned citizens to assess the health 
and well-being of our children and to reaffirm our commitment to nurture 
and care for them in the best way possible.
    To secure the strength and continued growth of our great Nation, we 
must work to provide all of our children with the opportunities and 
tools they must have to succeed. From quality health care and safe 
living environments to emotional support and timely encouragement, our 
children need and deserve our utmost attention.
    In light of the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we 
must redouble our efforts to ensure that our children feel safe. We must 
listen carefully to them and help them express and work through feelings 
of fear, confusion, and sorrow. And, most importantly, we must let them 
know that they are loved. Children who feel loved and supported can 
better reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.
    As parents, teachers, and neighbors, we must be aware of, and work 
to prevent, the physical, emotional, and psychological threats that 
potentially endanger our children. Parents must be vigilant in ensuring 
that their children are immunized against preventable diseases. They 
should check their homes for cleaning products, gases, and other 
hazards, including lead-based paint, radon, carbon monoxide, and 
allergens that may cause chronic illnesses, respiratory disorders, and 
sometimes death. Children should be taught to be wary of strangers who 
approach them and to seek the help of someone they trust when faced with 
uncomfortable situations. We also must use innovative teaching methods 
to encourage our children to develop positive habits such as regular 
exercise, good nutrition, abstinence from drugs, alcohol, and 
inappropriate sexual behavior, and good personal hygiene.
    Our steadfast commitment to the health and welfare of our children 
is especially important for those who have special health care needs. 
Children who suffer from chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, 
and emotional conditions require specialized services in their 
communities. I encourage parents and caretakers to recognize these 
health problems, to obtain specialized care as necessary, and to monitor 
their children's conditions closely in order to give them every 
advantage toward leading a successful, fulfilling life.
    My Administration is strongly committed to supporting families and 
children in need and to improving our education system so that no child 
is left behind. Let us work together as individuals, families, 
communities, and Americans to ensure that the health of our children 
always remains a national priority. The Congress, by a joint resolution 
approved May 18, 1928, as amended (U.S.C. 105), has called for the 
designation of the first Monday in October as ``Child Health Day'' and 
has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of 
this day.
    Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 1, 2001, as Child Health 
Day. On this day, and on every day throughout the year, I call upon 
families, schools, child health professionals, communities, and 
governments to dedicate themselves to fostering the healthy development 
and well-being of all our children--especially those with special health 
care needs.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand one, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
sixth.
                                                George W. Bush

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 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., October 3, 
2001]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on October 
4.


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Week Ending Friday, October 5, 2001
 
Proclamation 7475--National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2001

 October 1, 2001

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    The social blight of domestic violence has continued to burden 
America into the 21st Century. Our homes should be places of safety and 
comfort. Tragically, domestic violence can and does turn many homes into 
places of torment. The grim facts speak for themselves: almost one-third 
of American women murdered each year are killed by their current or 
former partners, usually a husband. Approximately 1 million women 
annually report being stalked. And many children suffer or witness abuse 
in their homes, which can sadly spawn legacies of violence in families 
across America.
    Domestic violence spills over into schools and places of work; and 
it affects people from every walk of life. Though abuse may occur in the 
seclusion of a private residence, its effects scar the face of our 
Nation.
    In the United States, we have strict laws intended to hold domestic 
abusers accountable for their vile conduct by bringing them to justice, 
but laws alone are not enough. A comprehensive, coordinated approach 
must shape our strategy to reduce domestic violence. Accordingly, the 
Federal Government is partnering with States, local communities, and 
other entities to implement tough and effective mechanisms to respond to 
reports of domestic violence.
    These efforts include specialized units in police departments, and 
prosecutors offices that work with local victims' advocates to make the 
criminal justice system more responsive to victims and more retributive 
to their abusers. Jurisdictions throughout the country now provide legal 
assistance to ensure that when victims try to escape abuse, they can 
obtain legal help from attorneys who understand the dynamics of domestic 
violence. Law enforcement officers, prosecutors, court personnel, and 
service providers are working to improve their responses to the often 
hidden victims of elder abuse and violence against women with 
disabilities. Moreover, thousands of communities now have shelters and 
emergency services for abused women and their children.
    As a Nation, we must prioritize addressing the problem of domestic 
violence in our communities every day of the year. National Domestic 
Violence Awareness Month provides us with a special opportunity to 
emphasize that domestic violence is a crime, to warn abusers that they 
will be prosecuted, and to offer victims more aid and support. We can 
and must radically reduce and work to eliminate this scourge from our 
land. To succeed, this effort must be echoed by officials from every 
segment of the criminal justice system, Federal, State, and local. 

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