... report directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security, would retain its primary mission to protect the President and other Government leaders (Bush). Who will lead the Department? "Immediately after last fall's attack, I used my legal authority to establish the White House Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council to help ensure that our Federal response and protection efforts were ... in all levels of government. Governor Ridge will coordinate all federal government terrorist prevention and protection activities within the U.S., and will work with state and local gov...

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