For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 3, 2003
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
April 3, 2003
Dear Mr. Speaker:
In order to continue the investigation into the September 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks on the United States, I am notifying the Congress of
my intent to reallocate funds previously transferred from the Emergency
Response Fund (ERF).
At this time, $9 million of ERF funds will be transferred to the
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States to
ensure that it has the necessary resources to investigate fully the
terrible tragedy of September 11, 2001. My Adminis-tration is strongly
committed to the purpose and mission of the Commission and will
continue to cooperate with the Commission in accordance with applicable
law to help ensure that it succeeds. I expect that the Commission's
final report will contain impor-tant recommendations.
The details of this action are set forth in the enclosed letter
from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I concur with
his comments and recommendations.
Sincerely,
GEORGE W. BUSH
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