[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H10899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  BIPARTISAN INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL

  (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ask for the opportunity to vote on the 
9/11 intelligence reform bill, supported both by Republicans and 
Democrats. Smart, effective intelligence reform, such as this piece of 
legislation before Congress, will help to strengthen our intelligence 
agencies and better protect Americans against terrorism.
  Unfortunately, extreme conservatives are playing politics with 
America's security. They have prevented us from making America safer 
for our families because they continue to insist that the House-passed 
controversial immigration provisions need to be included. The 9/11 
Commission has stated, and I quote, ``We believe strongly that this 
bill is not the right occasion for tackling controversial immigration 
and law enforcement issues.''
  I believe with the 9/11 Commission. The legislation before us has the 
support of the President, the support of congressional leaders in both 
the House and the Senate, and it is the will of the 9/11 Commission and 
the wishes of the 9/11 families that Congress pass this legislation.
  Let us make America safer and pass this bipartisan compromise.

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