On the recordMay 13, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new title: TITLE V--HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY FOR THEIR ROLE IN THE MISSION THAT KILLED OSAMA BIN LADEN ON MAY 1, 2011 SEC. 501. HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY FOR THEIR ROLE IN THE MISSION THAT KILLED OSAMA BIN LADEN ON MAY 1, 2011. Congress-- (1) commends the men and women of the intelligence community for the tremendous commitment, perseverance, professionalism, and sacrifice they displayed in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice; (2) commends the men and women of the intelligence community for committing themselves to defeating, disrupting, and dismantling al Qaeda; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to using the capabilities and skills of the intelligence community to-- (A) disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda and affiliated organizations around the world that threaten the national security of the United States; (B) eliminate safe havens for terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan; and (C) bring terrorists to justice. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 264, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Reed) and a Member opposed each will control 15 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.
