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President Bush Discusses Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Legislation
President George W. Bush discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, on the South Lawn. "Today, the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees are considering a proposed bill that instead of making the Protect America Act permanent would take us backward. While the House bill is not final, my administration has serious concerns about some of its provisions, and I am hopeful that the deficiencies in the bill can be fixed." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, on the South Lawn. "Today, the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees are considering a proposed bill that instead of making the Protect America Act permanent would take us backward. While the House bill is not final, my administration has serious concerns about some of its provisions, and I am hopeful that the deficiencies in the bill can be fixed." White House photo by Chris Greenberg Full Story
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, in the Rose Garden. “Hispanic Americans strengthen our nation with their commitments to familia y fe (family and faith),” said the President. “Hispanic Americans enrich our country with their talents and creativity and hard work. Hispanic Americans are living the dream that has drawn millions to our shores -- and we must ensure that the American Dream remains available for all.” White House photo by Grant Miller
President George W. Bush joins the Rose Garden audience during a celebration Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, of Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House. Sitting with the President is Yamile Llanes Labrada, the wife of a political prisoner in Cuba, and Emilio Estefan. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and guests enjoy the entertainment of Cachao and his band during a Rose Garden celebration Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, of Hispanic Heritage Month. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush meets with Yamile Llanes Labrada and her daughter Shirln Garcia, pictured sitting immediately to her mother's right, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, in the Oval Office. Mrs. Labrada is the wife of Cuban political prisoner Dr. Jose Luis Garcia Paneque. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, on the South Lawn. "In August, Congress passed the Protect America Act, a bill to modernize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978," said President Bush. "This new law strengthened our ability to collect foreign intelligence on terrorists overseas, and it closed a dangerous gap in our intelligence. And keeping this authority is essential to keeping America safe." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, on the South Lawn. "Today, the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees are considering a proposed bill that instead of making the Protect America Act permanent would take us backward. While the House bill is not final, my administration has serious concerns about some of its provisions, and I am hopeful that the deficiencies in the bill can be fixed." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
 
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