President Bush has appointed former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as the chair of a new independent commission established to investigate the terrorist attacks of September 11 of the previous year. During a ceremony held at the White House, Mr. Bush signed the law establishing this new commission. Mr. Bush stated that this commission will help Americans gain a better position in combating terrorism. The commission, which consists of members from both the Republican and Democratic parties, has 18 months to examine issues such as aviation security and border problems based on limited investigations conducted by the Congressional Security and Intelligence Committee. Mr. Kissinger told reporters that this commission will do everything in its power to prevent tragedies like September 11 from occurring again.
Henry Kissinger Appointed as Chair of Commission Investigating September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2002-11-27
President Bush appointed Henry Kissinger to lead a new commission investigating the September 11 terrorist attacks. The commission is tasked with examining aviation security and border issues over the next 18 months. This appointment is significant as it highlights the U.S. government's commitment to addressing terrorism.
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📰 What Happened
President Bush appointed Henry Kissinger to lead a commission investigating the September 11 terrorist attacks. The commission will focus on aviation security and border issues over the next 18 months.
- The commission is bipartisan, consisting of members from both Republican and Democratic parties.
- The commission has 18 months to complete its investigation and provide recommendations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The September 11 attacks were a pivotal moment in U.S. history, leading to significant changes in national security and foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East.
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