    [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 Senate Action on Legislation To Combat Terrorism
    October 12, 2001

        I commend the Senate for acting quickly and in a bipartisan way to
    give law enforcement these essential, additional tools to combat
    terrorism and safeguard America against future terrorist attacks. This
    important legislation respects our Constitution while allowing us to
    treat terrorist acts the same as serious drug crimes and organized
    crime, and strengthens our ability to share information to disrupt,
    weaken, and eliminate global terrorist networks. We need these tools
    now. I am hopeful that I will be able to sign this legislation into law
    soon.