CONGRESSMAN
DUNCAN HUNTER
Proudly Serving the 52nd District of California


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 12, 2003    CONTACT: Michael Harrison (202) 225-5672

HUNTER TO SERVE ON HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY


    Washington, D.C.  – Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-52) today was named as a member of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security by the Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert.  The primary responsibilities of the committee will be to oversee the newly created Department of Homeland Security and coordinate the activities of the 12 different House committees which have jurisdiction over this department. 

    "I am very honored to be named a member of this committee," said Congressman Hunter.  "America faces many new challenges that must be met with a commitment to ensure our nation is safe, both at home and abroad.  I look forward to working with my colleagues towards this important goal."

    Congressman Hunter is currently Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, , where his knowledge and expertise regarding national security matters make him uniquely qualified to serve on the new Committee on Homeland Security.  Congressman Hunter plans to work closely with Homeland Security Chairman, Congressman Chris Cox of California, towards fulfilling the committee's objectives.

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