image
 
image
image image image image image image image
image
image
image
image

October 07, 2004  
image
COLLINS-LIEBERMAN ACT EARNS PRAISE FROM WHITE HOUSE
President Bush calls intelligence reform bill: “Important step forward”
 
Washington, DC – The Collins-Lieberman National Intelligence Reform Act has earned praise from President Bush. The U.S. Senate passed the legislation yesterday by a vote of 96 to 2. The Collins-Lieberman Act represents the most sweeping overhaul of the nation’s intelligence community since the Central Intelligence Agency was created in 1947.

The 9/11 Commission and family members of 9/11 victims have also endorsed the bill.

The following is a statement released by the White House:


STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

“I commend the Senate for acting in a bipartisan way to pass landmark legislation that will help us meet our goal to better protect the American people by strengthening the Intelligence Community. The National Intelligence Reform Act is consistent with my proposal to establish a strong National Intelligence Director with full budget authority and the new National Counterterrorism Center. America is a Nation at war, and this legislation is another important step forward as we do everything in our power to defeat the terrorist enemy and protect the American people. I urge the House to act quickly so that Congress can resolve any differences and send legislation to me as soon as possible.”


###
 
###
 
Printable Version
 
« previous Press Release next Press Release »
 

1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007
October 2004 Press Releases
image   image     image   image  
 
October 25 - Senators Collins & Lieberman Statement Following 9/11 Commissioners Press Conference
image
 
October 25 - Senator Collins Meets With House Speaker Hastert To Discuss Intel Reform Legislation
image
 
October 24 - Senate Offers Counter Proposal To House Conferees Stand Firm On Powerful Intelligence Director
image
 
October 19 - Senator Collins’ Statement On White House Letter On Intelligence Reform
image
 
October 14 - SENATORS COLLINS & LIEBERMAN MEET WITH 9/11 FAMILIES TODAY ON CAPITOL HILL
image
 
October 7 current Press Release
image
 
October 6 - SENATE VICTORY FOR INTELLIGENCE REFORM
image
 
October 4 - Senators Collins, Lieberman, McCain Work Toward Final Passage Of Intelligence Reform Legislation This Week
image
 
October 4 - Senate Approves Collins-Lieberman-Carper Amendment To Ensure Support For State Preparedness Efforts
 

image image image image image image image image
image
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
340 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510