    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [June 18, 2002]
    [Pages 1005-1006]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action on Terrorism Insurance Legislation
    June 18, 2002

        Terrorism insurance is critical to promoting and protecting jobs and
    America's economic security. I am pleased that the Senate has now passed
    a bill that will help give businesses access to reasonable terrorism
    insurance. The final terrorism insurance package must include reasonable
    litigation procedures so that Americans who are victimized by terrorism
    do not also fall victim to predatory lawsuits and punitive damages. I
    look forward to working with the House and Senate conferees so that I
    can sign responsible terrorism insurance legislation into law.

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