For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 21, 2005

President Commends House Vote to Reauthorize Provisions of the Patriot Act

I commend the House for voting to reauthorize provisions of the Patriot Act that are set to expire this year. The Patriot Act has enhanced information sharing between law enforcement and intelligence personnel, updated the law to adapt to changes in technology, and provided critical tools to investigate terrorists that have been used for years in cases against organized crime and drug dealers. The Patriot Act is a key part of our efforts to combat terrorism and protect the American people, and the Congress needs to send me a bill soon that renews the Act without weakening our ability to fight terror.

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