[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 44 (Monday, November 5, 2001)]
[Pages 1580-1581]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on House Action on the Proposed ``Secure Transportation for 
America Act''

November 1, 2001

    I commend the House for passing legislation that will help ensure 
the safety of the

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traveling public by strengthening security at America's airports. I am 
pleased the bill includes many of the safety measures proposed by my 
administration, including strong Federal oversight of airline security, 
an expanded Federal air marshals program, and important aircraft 
security enhancements.
    The American people deserve tough security standards, and the House 
plan delivers. I urge the House and Senate to quickly work together to 
send a strong and effective bill to my desk.