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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…”

On the recordOctober 23, 2001
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.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing support for the Patriot Act of 2001 and its provisions during House floor debate.

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