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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 458-01
September 25, 2001

SECRETARY RUMSFELD STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF FY02 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld today released the following statement:

"I thank the House for its quick bipartisan action to pass this important measure. It sends a strong message of support for the men and women who proudly wear the uniform of our Nation at this important time in our history."