Which president appointed Ridge to homeland security roles?
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Answer
The appointment of Tom Ridge to his roles in homeland security was made by President George W. Bush. The decision to do so was made as a direct response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, with the aim of strengthening the nation's readiness and response capabilities in the face of future threats to national security.
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