[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 5, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PROTECT AMERICA--NOW

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Americans are demanding action on 
an issue of paramount importance to our national security that is being 
carelessly ignored by this liberal majority.
  Nearly 3 weeks, that's how long it's been since Democratic leadership 
allowed the Protect America Act to expire, removing essential tools 
from American intelligence officials.
  Almost 3 weeks, that's how long it's been since Democrats 
unilaterally disarmed our Nation, leaving us more vulnerable to attack.
  Americans will not be fooled by Democratic rhetoric that there's no 
threat or that we're prepared enough, safe enough with pre-9/11 
intelligence gathering capabilities. They know we are not adequately 
prepared. They know we cannot be prepared when Congress, this House, 
takes crucial tools away from those who are charged with keeping us 
safe.
  This careless and irresponsible course of action must not stand. 
Americans will not stand down and they won't give up until the House 
does what's right, does what the Senate has already done, and that is 
to protect the people and the stability of our great Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, vote on the Protect American Act today.

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