Speech #1040200235

I support this bill because I recognize that terrorism is a threat that puts all our lives at risk. and that we must bolster national antiterrorism efforts. including by providing to law enforcement and the courts new tools to combat cutting edge technologies of violence and increasingly bold villains. In order to stem the tide of destruction. I have made It clear that I do not support everything in this bill. I voted against the Senate bill last year largely because of its broad habeas corpus provisions. which will limit Federal court review in death penalty cases. I am also opposed to this bills provisions to weaken protections for refugees and asylees fleeing persecution in other countries which has nothing to do with antiterrorism efforts. While I am still profoundly opposed to these provisions. I have concluded that on balance this bill should pass.