    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [October 12, 2001]
    [Page 1235]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Legislation To Combat
    Terrorism
    October 12, 2001

        I commend the House for passing antiterrorism legislation just one
    day after the Senate took action. The House and Senate bills are
    virtually identical. I urge the Congress to quickly get the bill to my
    desk. We must strengthen the hand of law enforcement to help safeguard
    America and prevent future attacks--and we must do it now.