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Following are the texts of the statements by Bush and Rumsfeld:
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary
September 25, 2001
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I am pleased that the House has taken the vital step to ensure our Nation's security by passing the Defense Authorization Bill. The legislation will improve the quality of life for the men and women of our armed forces by providing the most significant pay raise in recent memory. Equally important, the bill strengthens the United States' ability to meet the security challenges ahead. I look forward to signing a strong bill into law.
United States Department of Defense
September 25, 2001
HOUSE PASSAGE OF FY02 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld today released the following statement:
I thank the House for its quick bipartisan action to pass this important measure. It sends a strong message of support for the men and women who proudly wear the uniform of our Nation at this important time in our history.