Washington -- President Bush has signed into law a port security bill authorizing $3.4 billion over five years for security measures.
Congress passed the bill September 30 before adjourning to campaign ahead of November congressional elections.
At the October 13 signing ceremony, Bush said, “Our seaports are a gateway to commerce, a source of opportunity, and a provider of jobs.” But the ports could also be targets for terrorists, he said, and the U.S. government is “determined to protect them.” Read the press release here.
