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 Home > News & Policies > August 2007

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 3, 2007

Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto Statement on Senate Passage of Intelligence Legislation

"We appreciate the U.S. Senate for passing critical legislation this evening that will give our intelligence professionals the essential tools they need to protect our nation. It is urgent that this legislation become law as quickly as possible, so we encourage the House of Representatives to swiftly consider and pass this bill before departing for recess."

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