For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 6, 2004
Statement by the President
I commend the Senate for acting in a bipartisan way to pass
landmark legislation that will help us meet our goal to better protect
the American people by strengthening the Intelligence Community. The
National Intelligence Reform Act is consistent with my proposal to
establish a strong National Intelligence Director with full budget
authority and the new National Counterterrorism Center. America is a
Nation at war, and this legislation is another important step forward
as we do everything in our power to defeat the terrorist enemy and
protect the American people. I urge the House to act quickly so that
Congress can resolve any differences and send legislation to me as soon
as possible.
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