For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 3, 2003
President Bush Commends Congress for Vote to Provide Vital Funds
Statement by the President
November 3, 2003
I commend Congress for providing vital funds to support our mission
and our troops deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere. These
resources, coupled with the growing assistance of international donors,
will provide essential support to make Iraq more secure and to help the
Iraqi people transition to self-government. The funds will also enable
us to continue our efforts to help Afghanistan become a peaceful,
democratic, and prosperous nation that contributes to regional
stability.
Our country is being tested. Those who seek to kill coalition
forces and innocent Iraqis want America and its coalition partners to
run so the terrorists can reclaim control. The strong bipartisan show
of support for this bill underscores that America and the world are
united to prevail in the central front in the War on Terror by helping
build a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous Iraq.
I thank Chairmen Stevens and Young for their efforts and look
forward to signing this bill.
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