Political Quotes

“I wish to make a statement with regard to what I regard as a truly historic point for our Nation's security as we complete action on the National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004. Those people who have not been directly involved in the negotiations have followed it from afar and are aware that an agreement--some people would say a tentative agreement but an agreement--has been reached on this National Security Intelligence Reform Act. As just mentioned, it is our understanding that the conference report in all likelihood will be introduced and passed in the House today. The Senate will then address the bill and send it to the President for his signature. I extend my deep thanks and appreciation to Senators Susan Collins and Joseph Lieberman. Their steady leadership, their continued commitment, and their constant focus on passage of this bill kept the whole process moving forward from day one, and I will review that history shortly. I thank them on behalf of leadership, and America thanks them. The 9/11 intelligence bill constitutes the most comprehensive and sweeping reform of the intelligence community since the National Security Act of 1947. This bill sets into motion a variety of reforms that over time will greatly improve our Nation's ability to fight the war on terror. I thank Governor Thomas Kean and Representative Lee Hamilton for their dedicated leadership of the 9/11 Commission. They have done a truly outstanding job.…”