[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 173 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[House]
[Pages H8657-H8658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me say that I join my 
colleagues in asking for the James Zadroga bill to be passed in honor 
and tribute to our first responders after the tragedy and heinous 
terrorist act of 9/11.
  And then, of course, today is World AIDS Day. I want to congratulate 
my constituents. I join the city of Houston, Harris County, in honoring 
the President's 2020 initiative, which is to encourage all of us to 
surge back into education and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
  So many of us have lost too many. Today in my district as well, the 
Thomas Street Clinic and a number of other organizations will be 
acknowledging those who still live with AIDS. It is certainly our 
responsibility to fight to ensure the stopping of HIV/AIDS in this 
Nation.
  I also rise to speak of the intelligence bill that will be on the 
floor today. What I would like to note is that I am glad that some of 
the issues have been resolved.
  Particularly, I am concerned and glad that it will provide critical 
resources for the fight against ISIL, emphasize collection to monitor 
and ensure compliance with the Iranian nuclear agreement, which some 
have been very concerned about, that intelligence is very important, 
and as well it promotes foreign partner capabilities such as helping 
our allies in France.
  Mr. Speaker, as I close, let me say my concern, however, still 
remains on

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the authority limited of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight 
Board. It is a bill that we all should consider.

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