"A Single Mission"
Remarks by Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge
The nine months since the terrorist attacks have been a great time to be an American, in spite of the horror and the tragedy associated with the attacks. We have learned so much about what this country and its people are all about. It is one of the most important, if not the most important, stories of our lifetimes. It’s the story of how we protect American lives and the American way of life, the most important job of government. Last week, President Bush announced a major change in how we will do that job. The President has proposed a…
