[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 91 (Thursday, July 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     SUPPORTING INTELLIGENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS TO TRACK 
                   TERRORISTS AND TERRORIST FINANCES

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                               speech of

                           HON. TERRY EVERETT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2006

  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker. I was unable to vote on Rollcall Vote No. 
357 H. Res. 895, a resolution that expresses, support for intelligence 
programs and condemns the unauthorized leaking of classified 
information. However, had I been present, I would have voted aye.
  Mr. Speaker, leaking classified information is a serious matter. It 
can expose both our intelligence gathering capabilities and operations. 
Moreover, divulging sensitive information, regardless of intent, can 
have grave implications for not only our national security but also our 
men and women in uniform currently serving in harms way. It is not up 
to the New York Times or any other media outlet to decide when a highly 
classified program tied to our national security should be made public.
  Mr. Speaker, we are at war. Unauthorized public disclosure of 
classified programs being used to win this global war on terror 
jeopardizes our national security. It is my hope that in the future, 
those in government with knowledge of classified programs and news 
media organizations treat sensitive information appropriately.

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