    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [July 25, 2002]
    [Page 1293]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Corporate Accountability
    Legislation
    July 25, 2002

        I commend the House of Representatives for its overwhelming
    bipartisan passage of reforms to hold corporate America accountable.
    This legislation will protect investors, crack down on fraud and
    wrongdoing, and provide tough oversight of the accounting industry.
    Leaders in Congress heeded the call to put the interests of investors
    and employees first. I look forward to prompt action by the Senate so
    that I can sign this important legislation into law.

    Note: The statement referred to H.R. 3763, the ``Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
    2002.''