[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           SENATE SHOULD ACT ON HOMELAND SECURITY LEGISLATION

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                          HON. LAMAR S. SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the House has acted on the new 
Department of Homeland Security legislation; the Senate has not.
  This bipartisan legislation will enable our government to coordinate 
its intelligence efforts and strengthen its defenses against terrorism.
  Also, H.R. 3482,, the Cybercrime Enhancement Act that I introduced, 
has been included as an amendment to the Senate homeland security 
legislation. H.R. 3482 passed the House by a vote of 385-3 and the 
Senate by unanimous consent.
  Cyber terrorists do not have to sneak into our borders, they only 
have to hit a computer key to attack our homeland. We must improve our 
nation's cvber-security and strengthen our criminal laws to prevent, 
deter and respond to cyber attacks that could disable the economy or 
endanger lives.
  It is urgent that the Senate act on the Homeland Security 
legislation.

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