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During his 2003 State of the Union Address, the President outlined progress in the war on terrorism and announced new initiatives in the fight. Since September 11, America has:

Disrupted terrorist networks, removed key leaders, and arrested more than 3,000 terrorists in many countries.

Created the Department of Homeland Security to safeguard our citizens, intensified security at our borders and ports of entry and posted more than 50,000 federal screeners in airports.

The President also outlined initiatives to defend the safety of our people and the hopes of mankind by confronting the international HIV/AIDS Pandemic, guarding against bio-terrorism through Project BioShield, improving intelligence capabilities through the Terrorist Threat Integration Center and disarming Saddam Husein.

State of the Union Excerpts
(January 28, 2003)

Strengthening Intelligence to Better Protect America
(January 28, 2003)

Disarm Saddam Hussein
(January 28, 2003)

Protecting Americans from the Threat of Bio-Terrorism
(January 28, 2003)

President Rallies Troops at Fort Hood
(January 3, 2003)

President Focuses on U.S. Economy, Iraq & N. Korea
(January 2, 2003)

President Discusses Iraq and North Korea with Reporters
(December 31, 2002)

President's Weekly Radio Address
(December 28, 2002)

President Announces Progress in Missile Defense Capabilities
(December 17, 2002)

President Bush Signs Defense Appropriations Bills
(October 23, 2002)

President Discusses Foreign Policy Matters with NATO Secretary
(October 21, 2002)

President Signs Iraq Resolution
(October 16, 2002)

President's Statement on Senate Vote
(October 11, 2002)

President Pleased with House Vote on Iraq Resolution
(October 10, 2002)

President Bush Outlines Iraqi Threat
(October 7, 2002)

President: Iraqi Regime Danger to America is "Grave and Growing"
(October 5, 2002)

President, House Leadership Agree on Iraq Resolution
(October 2, 2002)

Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
(October 2, 2002)

President Stresses Need for Strong Iraq Resolution
(October 1, 2002)

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President George W. Bush speaks to troops during his visit to Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, Friday, Jan. 3, 2003. "Our country is in a great contest of will and purpose. We're being tested. In times of crisis, we will act decisively," said the President in his remarks. "And in times of calm, we'll be focused and patient and relentless in our pursuit of the enemy. That's what we owe the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper.

Weapons of Mass Destruction (PDF)
National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction

National Security Strategy
The National Security Strategy of the United States of America

Iraq
Apparatus of Lies

Global Communications
New Office of Global Communications

Afghanistan
Rebuilding Afghanistan

Africa
African Growth and Opportunity

Defense
Revitalizing National Defense

G-8 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada
Global Partnership Against Terror

Helping Developing Nations
A New Compact for Development

Immigration
Reforming the System

The President's Trip to Europe and Russia
The Fight Against Global Terror

President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps in an effort to foster an American culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Click here to learn more.

The President asks American children to help Afghan children by contributing one dollar (cash, check or money order) individually or collectively to:

America's Fund for Afghan Children
c/o The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
Washington, DC, 20509-1600