WASHINGTON, DC - House Chief Deputy Republican Whip, Eric Cantor (R-VA), issued the following statement today after the passage of the amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):

“Today marks the end of a long, yet essential debate to ensure the security of our country.  The passage of this bill is a win for the American people and our national security.  Our intelligence agencies will now have the necessary tools to listen-in on terrorists who threaten and plot to do us harm. If Al-Qaeda is talking, we should be listening. I am pleased that both sides of the aisle came together on a compromise to protect Americans and our national security."

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