[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 18 (Monday, May 8, 2006)]
[Page 854]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on House of Representatives Action on Port Security 
Legislation

May 4, 2006

    I am pleased that the House of Representatives today passed a bill 
to enhance the security of our Nation's ports. I look forward to working 
with Congress on passage of legislation that will make our people safer 
and facilitate trade.