[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H7677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I have deep concerns over the recent 
politicizing of the intelligence reports while our country is in the 
midst of a global war on terror. This is irresponsible when it comes to 
classified intelligence. Politics should be the last thing involved in 
the intelligence community. It is not surprising to see a leak come 
right out before the elections and Democrats using it as a campaign 
tool.
  The New York Times story was based upon selective information and 
that was distorted and inaccurate when taken out of its full context. 
Information is classified for a reason, but it is too late, and the 
damage is done.
  Just after the President declassified the information to show that 
progress in the war on terror was being made through our intelligence 
service, Al Jazeera's Web site immediately posted a link to the 
document for their audience, which may include terrorists to review. 
Now they know sensitive aspects of our intelligence community's 
assessment of the war on terror.
  Releasing this intelligence compromises our success in the war on 
terror and the safety of our troops. If this inspires one terrorist, 
and it most certainly will, the cost is far too high.

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