For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 12, 2001

President Commends House for Passing Anti-Terrorism Bill
Statement by the President

     I commend the House for passing anti-terrorism legislation just one day after the Senate took action.  The House and Senate bills are virtually identical.  I urge the Congress to quickly get the bill to my desk.  We must strengthen the hand of law enforcement to help safeguard America and prevent future attacks -- and we must do it now.

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