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Carter Supports Bipartisan FISA Legislation

Statement

Date: June 20, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security


CARTER SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN FISA LEGISLATION

House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) issued the following statement after voting for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments of 2008 (H.R. 6304):

"There is nothing more important than the safety of our children and grandchildren, and today Democrats and Republicans sent a message to our enemies that we will not take this security lightly.

"The bipartisan bill, which passed the House today, modernizes our terrorist surveillance laws by allowing for our intelligence community to have the ability to monitor terrorists who wish to harm Americans without cutting through miles of red tape. It also adds critical retroactive liability protections for those companies who helped the government snuff out and prevent terrorist attacks after 9/11.

"This bill is not perfect, but it is a good compromise, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law."


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