For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 24, 2001

President Pleased with Agreement on Counterterrorism Legislation
Statement by the President

I am pleased Congress has reached an agreement on counterterrorism legislation that will give our law enforcement officials the tools and resources necessary to disrupt, weaken, and defeat terrorists.  I look forward to signing this strong bipartisan plan into law so that we can combat terrorism and prevent future attacks.

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