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	Press Releases September 16, 2004   COLLINS-LIEBERMAN INTELLIGENCE REFORM PROPOSAL RECEIVES BACKING FROM 9/11 COMMISSIONERS   Washington, DC - Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) today thanked the Chair and Vice Chair of the 9/11 Commission for their support of the Collins-Lieberman intelligence reform proposal. Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton have called the proposal a “significant breakthrough.” “We thank Governor Kean and Congressman Hamilton for their support as we move forward with the important task of reforming our nation’s intelligence agencies, in order to make our country safer from terrorist attacks. We also thank the 9/11 Commissioners for their hard work in creating a foundation for reform on which we could build,” said Collins and Lieberman in a joint statement. The Senators added, “Our legislation builds on the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission report, which has been an invaluable blueprint for guiding our work. Our legislation transforms the nation’s intelligence system from an institution designed to fight the Cold War into a stronger, more unified program with the speed, flexibility, creativity, and strength to meet the threats of terrorism today and into the future.” The Chair and Vice Chair of the 9/11 Commission, Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton, late last night released the following statement: “We want to express our deep appreciation to Senators Susan Collins and Joseph Lieberman for the comprehensive legislation they proposed today. The outline of the bill they have circulated represents a significant breakthroughTheir bill appears to incorporate some of the most important structural recommendations contained in our report. “We consider this legislation an important first step in moving our nation in a direction that will greatly increase the safety of the American peopleWe look forward to reviewing Senator Collins and Senator Lieberman’s legislation in its entirety. We will continue to work with them and their colleagues as this legislation moves forward.”   ###   Printable Version   « previous Press Release next Press Release »   1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 September 2004 Press Releases August   |  October   --   2003   |  2005     September 28 - 9/11 Commissioners, 9/11 Families, White House & House Intel Leaders Support Collins-Lieberman Intelligence Reform Legislation   September 28 - CHAIRMAN COLLINS APPLAUDS COAST GUARD FOR ANTI-DRUG ACTIVITIES   September 27 - Statement of Senator Susan Collins on the National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004   September 22 - SENATE PANEL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES COLLINS-LIEBERMAN INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL   September 22 - Consideration of the Collins-Lieberman National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004   September 21 - Senate Panel Takes Up Collins-Lieberman Intelligence Reform Legislation   September 21 - Consideration of the Collins-Lieberman National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004   September 17 - Senators Collins & Lieberman Statement On White House Intelligence Reform Proposal   September 16 current Press Release   September 15 - Senators Collins & Lieberman Unveil Intelligence Reform Legislation   September 13 - Senators Collins, Lieberman Hear Testimony From Secs. Ridge, Powell At Governmental Affairs Hearing Today   September 8 - Senators Collins, Lieberman Meet With President To Discuss Intelligence Reform Legislation   September 8 - Senator Collins Chairs Hearing For FBI & CIA Directors To Testify On Intelligence Reform   September 7 - Senator Collins’ Statement On McCain-Lieberman Intelligence Reform Proposal
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