    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [July 21, 2005]
    [Pages 1262-1263]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of PATRIOT Act
    Reauthorization Legislation
    July 21, 2005

        I commend the House for voting to reauthorize provisions of the
    PATRIOT Act that are set to expire this year. The PATRIOT Act has
    enhanced information sharing between law enforcement and intelligence
    personnel, updated the law to adapt to changes in technology, and
    provided critical tools to investigate terrorists that have been used
    for years in cases against organized crime and drug dealers. The PATRIOT
    Act is a key part of our efforts to combat terrorism and protect the
    American people, and the Congress needs to send me a bill soon that
    renews the act without weakening our ability to fight terror.

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