Securing Our Homeland
Abstract
The attack on our homeland of September 11, 2001, was an assault on the ideals that make our nation great. We were reminded that the values we hold dear must not be taken for granted. From these tragic events, a stronger union has emerged. Our citizens, and those of countries around the world, renewed their commitment to this nation and to the values for which it stands. In January of 2003, the United States Government established the Department of Homeland Security to focus America s efforts to thwart those who seek to do us harm. The Department has an overriding and urgent mission: secure the American homeland and protect the American people. The President s National Strategy for Homeland Security outlined the basic purpose behind establishing the Department and provided an overview of its homeland security responsibilities. The Department s Strategic Plan interprets the National Strategy for Homeland Security and prescribes the vision for our workforce, our stakeholders and the American people. The Department s strategic goals and objectives are directly linked to accomplishing the three objectives of the National Strategy: 1) Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; 2) Reduce America s vulnerability to terrorism; and 3) Minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur. The Department s Strategic Plan governs the development of strategies, programs and projects, and ultimately is reflected in the Department s budget. Our plan reflects the determination of our nation to prevail against terror, to protect our homeland and to create a better world in the process. Describing who we are and what we do, it conveys the beliefs and values that govern our conduct. It outlines what we will accomplish. This document provides the vision and direction, as well as the goals and objectives for the Department while our detailed budget plan describes how we will achieve results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 24, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA483992
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Homeland Security