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Secretary Chertoff and Irish Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey at Signing

Secretary Chertoff and Irish Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey sign an agreement on Aviation Preclearance on November 17, 2008.

November 17, 2008 - Secretary Chertoff (left) sign an agreement with Irish Minister of Transport Noel Dempsey (right) that will increase preclearance security at two major airports in Ireland.

Secretary Chertoff at the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Secretary Chertoff delivers remarks on strengthening aviation security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on November 17, 2008. Secretary Chertoff delivers remarks on strengthening aviation security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on November 17, 2008.

November 17, 2008 - Secretary Chertoff (left) delivers remarks on strengthening aviation security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Secretary Chertoff with Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Nayif

Secretary Chertoff presents a gift to Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Nayif on November 6, 2008 (DHS Photo/Cangemi) Secretary Chertoff and Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Nayif share coffee during a morning visit on November 6, 2008 (DHS Photo/Cangemi)

November 6, 2008 - Secretary Chertoff presents a gift to Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Nayif (left) and shares morning coffee (right).

Secretary Chertoff and Romanian Ambassador Adrian Vierita at Signing

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff and Romanian Ambassador Adrian Vierita sign the Visa Waiver Program interim declaration on November 3, 2008 (DHS Photo/Cangemi) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff and Romanian Ambassador Adrian Vierita sign the Visa Waiver Program interim declaration on November 3, 2008 (DHS Photo/Cangemi)

November 3, 2008 - Secretary Chertoff and Romanian Ambassador Adrian Vierita sign the Visa Waiver Program interim declaration Romania's progress on the path toward visa-free travel to the U.S., and possible designation as a VWP member.

Secretary Chertoff and TSA Administrator Kip Hawley on Secure Flight

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks at a press conference for secure flight as Transportation Security Administration Administrator Kip Hawley stands next to him at Reagan National Airport Oct. 22.

October 22, 2008 - Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks at a press conference for secure flight as Transportation Security Administration, Administrator Kip Hawley stands next to him at Reagan National Airport.

Sand Dune Fence

A CBP vehicle rides the dunes along the edge of the border fence.

Imperial Sand Dunes, west of Yuma, Ariz. - A stretch of border fence directly south of where Border Patrol Agent Luis Aguilar was murdered by drug traffickers in January 2008. Agent Aguilar was killed by the driver of a drug load vehicle that drove unhindered into the U.S. across the Imperial Sand Dunes. The Department of Homeland Security has now constructed fence along 359 miles of the nation's Southwest border. (Yuma Sector Border Patrol photo/Vik)

Secretary Michael Chertoff Signs Agreement with Slovakian Minister

Secretary Chertoff, Slovak Republic Minister of Interior Robert Kalinak and DOJ Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip sign an agreement to enhance cooperation on preventing and combating crime with the Slovak Republic.

October 8, 2008 - Secretary Chertoff and Justice Department Deputy Attorney General Filip signed an agreement with Slovak Republic Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Robert Kali?�k on enhancing cooperation to prevent and combat crime.

Secretary Michael Chertoff Signs Agreement with Estonian Ministers

Secretary Chertoff and Estonian Minister of Interior Juri Pihl at the Ronald Reagan Bldg sign an agreement on enhancing cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime with the republic of Estonia. Secretary Chertoff and Estonian Minister of Justice Rein Lang, and U.S. Department of Justice Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich.

September 29, 2008 - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich signed an agreement on Enhancing Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Serious Crime (the PCSC Agreement) with Estonian Minister of Interior J�ri Pihl and the Minister of Justice Rein Lang.

Left Photo: Secretary Chertoff and Estonian Minister of Interior Juri Pihl at the Ronald Reagan Bldg sign an agreement on enhancing cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime with the republic of Estonia. (DHS Photo/Lutz)

Right Photo: Secretary Chertoff and Estonian Minister of Justice Rein Lang, and U.S. Department of Justice Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich. (DHS Photo/Lutz)

Secretary Michael Chertoff visits Texas

Secretary Michael Chertoff talks with a young lady at the Lindale Assembly Church in Houston, Sept. 17. Secretary Michael Chertoff and Houston Mayor Bill White talk with people waiting in line at a  POD in Houston after the city was hit by Hurricane Ike, Sept. 17.

September 17, 2008 - Secretary Chertoff traveled to Texas to observe recovery efforts in Houston and Galveston, viewing hurricane damage and meeting with evacuees.

Left Photo: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff talks with a young lady at the Lindale Assembly Church in Houston, Sept. 17. The Church is acting as a shelter for people who are victims of Hurricane Ike. (DHS Photo/Lutz)

Right Photo: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Houston Mayor Bill White talk with people waiting in line at a POD in Houston after the city was hit by Hurricane Ike, Sept. 17. (DHS Photo/Lutz)

Secretary Michael Chertoff inspects Los Angeles Airport improvements

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks with Rep. Jane Harman, (D-Venice) and Secretary Michael Chertoff Rep. Jane Harman, (D-Venice), airport commission President Alan Rothenberg, and airport Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey meeting with Secretary Michael Chertoff

August 12, 2008 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Secretary Michael Chertoff visits Los Angeles International Airport to inspect new improvements to security systems and customs facilities.

Left Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks with Rep. Jane Harman, (D-Venice) and Secretary Michael Chertoff.

Right Photo: Rep. Jane Harman, (D-Venice), airport commission President Alan Rothenberg, and airport Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey meeting with Secretary Michael Chertoff.

Secretary Michael Chertoff Visits Google

Secretary Michael Chertoff walks outside the Google Office Building Secretary Michael Chertoff with Assistant Secretary Stewart Baker and Eric Schmidt, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Google

August 5, 2008 (Mountain View, Calif.) - Left Photo: Secretary Michael Chertoff tours the Google business complex.

Right Photo: Secretary Michael Chertoff and Assistant Secretary Stewart Baker met with Eric Schmidt, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Google and other Google staff members to discuss the Department's cybersecurity efforts. (Photos courtesy Google)

Coast Guard Commissions First National Security Cutter

The crew of the USCG Cutter Bertholf man the rails during the commissioning ceremony on Coast Guard Island Crewmembers of the Coast Guard Bertholf rush to man the rails

August 4, 2008 (Alameda, Calif.) - Left Photo: The crew of the USCG Cutter Bertholf man the rails during the commissioning ceremony on Coast Guard Island. The Bertholf is the first of the Coast Guard's Legend Class of cutters, which will enhance the Coast Guard's long-range operational capabilities. (Coast Guard photo/Eng)

Right Photo: Crewmembers of the Coast Guard Bertholf rush to man the rails following orders from Meryl Chertoff, the cutter's sponsor, to do so. Bertholf is the lead ship in the new Legend Class of cutters designed to be the flagship of the Coast Guard fleet. (Coast Guard photo/Leshak)

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Mexican Secretary of Government Juan Camilo Mouriño

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Mexican Secretary of Government Juan Camilo Mourino Secretary Michael Chertoff with Mexican leaders

July 18, 2008 (Mexico City) - Left Photo: Secretary Michael Chertoff met with Mexican Secretary of Government Juan Camilo Mouriño to discuss ongoing cooperation on regional security issues with the government of Mexico.

Right Photo: Secretary Michael Chertoff met with Secretary of Government Juan Camilo Mouriño, Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa, Attorney General Eduardo Medina Mora, Secretary of National Defense Guillermo Galvan Galvan, Secretary of the Navy Mariano Francisco Saynez Mendoza, Secretary of Public Security Genaro Garcia Luna as well as other key leaders within the Mexican Government.

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Lithuanian Ambassador Audrius Bruzga

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Lithuanian Ambassador Audrius Bruzga

March 17, 2008 - Secretary Michael Chertoff met with Lithuanian Ambassador Audrius Bruzga to sign a Memoranda Of Understanding on the Visa Waiver Program. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Hungarian Ambassador Ferenc Somogyi

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Hungarian Ambassador Ferenc Somogyi

March 17, 2008 - Secretary Michael Chertoff met with Hungarian Ambassador Ferenc Somogyi to sign a Memoranda Of Understanding on the Visa Waiver Program. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Minister of the Interior of the Slovak Republic Robert Kaliňák

Secretary Michael Chertoff with Minister of the Interior of the Slovak Republic Robert Kaliňák

March 17, 2008 - Secretary Michael Chertoff met with Minister of the Interior of the Slovak Republic Robert Kaliňák to sign a Memoranda Of Understanding on the Visa Waiver Program. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

Acting Deputy Secretary Paul Schneider with Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip

Acting Deputy Secretary Paul Schneider with Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip

November 28, 2007 - Acting Deputy Secretary Schneider and Assistant Secretary Baker met with Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip to discuss the new visa waiver program legislation and cooperation on cybersecurity. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

Secretary Michael Chertoff with British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith

Secretary Chertoff and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith Secretary Chertoff and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith

November 13, 2007 - Secretary Chertoff and British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith meet in person for the first time in London.

Secretary Michael Chertoff at the 16th Annual Wreathlaying Ceremony Honoring the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers of 2007

Acting Attorney General, Peter Keisler; Martha Wood, Law Enforcement Survivors Representative; Secretary Chertoff standing before the wreath at the 16th annual wreathlaying ceremony. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

October 10, 2007 - Paying tribute to those who have given their lives in the line of duty. Pictured are Peter Keisler, Acting Attorney General; Martha Wood, Law Enforcement Survivors Representative; Secretary Chertoff. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

Meeting with Members of the European Parliament, Delegation for Relations with the U.S.

Secretary Chertoff with MEP Jonathan Evans Secretary Chertoff with MEP Jonathan Evans

October 4, 2007 -- Secretary Michael Chertoff met with members of the Delegation for Relations with the U.S. Pictured is Secretary Chertoff with MEP Jonathan Evans, United Kingdom, Chairman of the Delegation. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

Meeting With Germany's Minister of the Interior

Secretary Chertoff with German Interior Minister Schauble Secretary Chertoff with German Interior Minister Schauble

September 24, 2007 - Secretary Michael Chertoff with Wolfgang Schäuble, the German Government's Minister of the Interior. (DHS Photo/Bahler)

Coast Guard Aviation Training Center, Mobile, Ala.

Secretary Chertoff speaking to Coast Guard members and press. With him from left to right: Senator Jeff Sessions; Walter S. Dickerson, Director, Mobile County Emergency Management Agency; Martha Rainville, Counselor to FEMA Administrator and Deputy Administrator; and Governor Bob Riley Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Secretary Michael Chertoff at demonstration of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. (Low-Res only)

August 28, 2007 (Mobile, Ala.) - Left Photo: Secretary Chertoff speaking to Coast Guard members and press at a demonstration by the Coast Guard's Deployable Operations Group. With him from left to right: Senator Jeff Sessions; Walter S. Dickerson, Director, Mobile County Emergency Management Agency; Martha Rainville, Counselor to FEMA Administrator and Deputy Administrator; and Governor Bob Riley.

Right Photo: Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Secretary Michael Chertoff at demonstration of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. (TSA Photos/Allen)

Additional Photos

National Operations Center. DHS Photo/Bahler

National Operations Center