[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 123 (Monday, July 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1, IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 9/11 
                         COMMISSION ACT OF 2007

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                               speech of

                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 27, 2007

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the 
9/11 Conference Report, which will go a long way toward protecting this 
Nation from the ever-present threat of terrorism and safeguarding our 
families from future attacks.
  The 9/11 Commission gave us a nonpartisan blueprint for how to wage 
and win the global war on terrorism. This conference report helps us 
meet the unresolved challenges we have faced over the past 3 years 
since the commission issued its recommendations by expanding cargo 
screening at our ports, making air travel safer, and taking many other 
important steps to protect America from terrorism.
  I am proud to represent many of the brave first responders who 
answered the call on September 11, 2001. I believe that this conference 
report honors the memory of the victims and rescue personnel who fell 
on that tragic day.
  Mr. Speaker, I also firmly believe this legislation represents the 
single most important measure we can take to prevent future terrorist 
attacks. I commend the leadership and all of my colleagues who helped 
negotiate this agreement. Our Nation will be safer from terrorism as 
will future generations of Americans.

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