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GSA Administrator Commends Bush's Homeland Security ProposalGSA # 9953 June 7, 2002 Washington, DC - GSA Administrator Stephen Perry today praised President Bush's proposal for the new Department of Homeland Security, calling it, "Bold and decisive action that will improve the security of the nation and give us continuing confidence in the determination of government to provide for our safety." GSA will be a key contributor to development of the new department. The agency's Federal Protective Service will be transferred to the new department's Border and Transportation Division. The Federal Computer Incident Response Center (FedCIRC) will become part of the Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Division. Legislation to effect these changes should be introduced by the end of this month and action is expected by the end of the year. Since September 11, GSA has worked closely with all levels of government to strengthen national security. The agency's Federal Protective Service has tightened security requirements at federal buildings and FedCIRC has increased its collaborative efforts with various government agencies in order to coordinate infrastructure protection strategies. "As the President has said, we are facing threats from an invisible enemy that has no compunction about attacking innocent men, women and children," Perry said. "We at GSA have been working to do our part to prevent these cowardly acts. And with the new Department of Homeland Security, the efforts of all departments and agencies contributing to the war on terrorism will be truly focused and better coordinated." The Federal Protective Service:
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