Jim Sensenbrenner: “I rise today to explain that I will be voting in favor of the Patriot Act of 2001. Previously, I was one of three…”

“I rise today to explain that I will be voting in favor of the Patriot Act of 2001. Previously, I was one of three Republicans to cast a ``no'' vote on the bill, but I believe that the addition of the money laundering provisions of this bill are a great addition to the bill and certainly enhance the ability of law enforcement to do what they need to do. Also, the provision of sunset for 4 years, which the Senate includes no sunset, but the 4-year provision is a good provision. I intend to vote for the bill and I appreciate the kind of provisions that have been added to make this a much better bill.”