February 10, 2000

FACT SHEET

                              THE WHITE HOUSE

                       Office of the Press Secretary

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     For Immediate Release                                February 10, 2000

                                FACT SHEET

                         EMBASSY SECURITY FUNDING

     The President?s FY 2001 budget includes more than $1.1 billion to
reduce further the risk of loss of life from terrorist attacks on our
overseas diplomatic missions.   This represents an increase of over $500
million in additional Federal funds to address enhanced security needs of
diplomatic and consular facilities overseas.   The request also includes
$3.4 billion in advance appropriations for fiscal years 2002 through 2005
to provide a solid foundation for long-term building needs.

     The budget for embassy security represents a steadfast commitment to
the security of our employees overseas, including full funding of security
readiness measures, substantial increases for security improvements to
existing facilities to deter and reduce the effects of attack, and a robust
program of new construction to replace inadequate, vulnerable facilities.

     The proposals for additional security will be complemented by a review
of how the U.S. Government manages its overseas presence as called for in
the recently completed report of the Overseas Presence Advisory Panel.
The Secretary of State will lead this review to ensure that the U.S.
maintains an efficient and effective presence overseas.

     The new budget for enhanced embassy security includes several major
components:

New Construction

?    Invest $500 million in new overseas facilities in FY 2001, an increase
of $200 million     above the FY 2000 enacted level.
?    Consolidate the requirements of all foreign affairs agencies in new
embassy        construction.
?    Establish a solid foundation for future years with $3.4 billion
advance appropriation.

Increase Protective Measures

?    Invest $200 million to begin a new series of increased protective
measures such as    perimeter barriers, alarms, and access control
equipment for overseas facilities to meet     applicable diplomatic
security standards and address emergent needs as they are    identified, an
increase of $200 million over FY 2000 enacted.

Sustain and Improve Security Readiness

?    Maintain a high level of security readiness at a cost of $342 million
in FY 2001, an      increase of $74 million above FY 2000 enacted.   This
cost includes both the recurring   costs of additional security measures
such as guards for overseas facilities and the     operation and
maintenance costs of security improvements already in place.
?    Augment security personnel corps with an additional $16 million for
161 security   professionals to create a surge capacity to respond quickly
to evolving terrorist threats.
?    Increase support for the Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program to $68
million, an    increase of $35 million above the FY 2000 enacted level, to
provide a robust    training component.  This funding level includes $30
million to establish a center      for anti-terrorism and security training
to meet growing worldwide demand for     ATA programs.


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