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September 24, 2004
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Pelosi: Republican Intelligence Bill Goes Far Outside 9/11 Commission Recommendations

Washington, D.C. --House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the intelligence bill expected to be introduced by Speaker Hastert and the Republican leadership:

"More than two months ago, the 9/11 Commission issued its unanimous bipartisan report, which underscored the urgent task before us: to move quickly to make our nation safer. 

"Today, instead of acting in a bipartisan manner, the Republican leadership is introducing a bill, written behind closed doors, that attempts to score partisan points and goes far outside the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.  Unbelievably, the Republicans claim to have introduced a bipartisan bill, as Senate leaders have done.  It is simply not true. 

"The victims of 9/11, their families, and all Americans deserve legislation that reflects the spirit of the 9/11 Commission recommendations.  This can only be achieved if the Republican leadership allows a full and open debate in committee and on the floor of the House.

"Congress must work in a true bipartisan manner to produce legislation that makes the American people more secure, respects that 9/11 is hallowed ground, and brings solace to the families of 9/11 victims."

 



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