George W. Bush Quote

The protection of America itself will assume a high priority in a new century. Once a strategic afterthought, homeland defense has become an urgent duty. For most of our history, America felt safe behind two great oceans. But with the spread of technology, distance no longer means security.


A Period of Consequences (September 1999)


The protection of America itself will assume a high priority in a new century. Once a strategic afterthought, homeland defense has become an urgent...

The protection of America itself will assume a high priority in a new century. Once a strategic afterthought, homeland defense has become an urgent...

The protection of America itself will assume a high priority in a new century. Once a strategic afterthought, homeland defense has become an urgent...

The protection of America itself will assume a high priority in a new century. Once a strategic afterthought, homeland defense has become an urgent...