For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 1, 2001
Administration Supportive of Bipartisan Insurance Bill
Statement by the Press Secretary
The Administration applauds the bipartisan efforts of Chairman
Sarbanes, Senator Gramm, Senator Dodd, and Senator Enzi to develop a
temporary, limited program for terrorism risk insurance
coverage. The Administration supports their bill and calls
for swift Senate consideration. In the interest of getting
legislation signed into law before the end of this session of Congress,
the Administration also looks forward to working with the House to pass
legislation that provides for insurance protection against terrorism.
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