STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL ALBERTO R. GONZALES ON THE HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT

The following press release was published by the US Department of Justice on Dec. 14, 2005. It is reproduced in full below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 "The USA PATRIOT Act is an essential part of our Nation's efforts in the war against terrorism, and I commend the House of Representatives for deciding to renew these critical sections. Our number-one priority is protecting the American people from another terrorist attack, and today's bipartisan vote is an important step toward ensuring that the men and women of law enforcement continue to have the tools they need keep us safe. I strongly urge the Senate to act now." 05-666

Source: US Department of Justice