    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [August 4, 2007]
    [Page 1043]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Passage of Intelligence Reform Legislation
    August 4, 2007

        Last night the United States Senate passed legislation to give our
    intelligence professionals the legal tools and authority they need to
    keep America safe. I appreciate the hard work they did to find common
    ground to pass this critical bill. Today the House of Representatives
    has an opportunity to consider that bill, pass it, and send it to me for
    my signature. Protecting America is our most solemn obligation, and I
    urge the House to pass this bill without delay.

    Note: The statement referred to S. 1927.