Wilson Praises Positive Republican Agenda for America
March 7, 2006
Votes to Prevent Terrorism, Stop Counterfeit Goods
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) praised the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006 (S. 2271) and the Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act (H.R. 32), two important pieces of legislation which demonstrate House Republicans' ongoing efforts to work together for America:
"Today, Congress passed two bills that protect American families and consumers," said Congressman Wilson. "While Democrats desperately search for an agenda and continue to perfect the disappointing art of obstructionism, House Republicans remain focused on a positive plan that helps all Americans."
The USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act passed the House by a 280 to 138 vote and will ensure that law enforcement officials have the tools necessary to track down, capture, and prevent terrorists from carrying out acts of violence against America.
Wilson applauded this bill, "Over the past five years, the Patriot Act has played a critical role in keeping American families safe from terrorism. Law enforcement officials rely upon the provisions in this legislation to successfully secure our communities, and they must continue to have the necessary tools to fully investigate and prosecute terrorists."
The "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act" (H.R. 32), which strengthens U.S. anti-counterfeiting laws, passed the House by voice vote. As a cosponsor of this bill, Wilson strongly expressed his support:
"From designer purses and prescription drugs to helicopter parts and brake pads, almost every item imaginable has been fraudulently reproduced by counterfeiters. While fake goods may seem harmless, they cheat American consumers, companies, and communities. Most importantly, they pose serious health and safety risks, and are even used by terrorists as a way to raise funds to support their operations. Today, the House acted to strengthen our laws to ensure that counterfeiters suffer serious consequences for their crimes."
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"Today, Congress passed two bills that protect American families and consumers," said Congressman Wilson. "While Democrats desperately search for an agenda and continue to perfect the disappointing art of obstructionism, House Republicans remain focused on a positive plan that helps all Americans."
The USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act passed the House by a 280 to 138 vote and will ensure that law enforcement officials have the tools necessary to track down, capture, and prevent terrorists from carrying out acts of violence against America.
Wilson applauded this bill, "Over the past five years, the Patriot Act has played a critical role in keeping American families safe from terrorism. Law enforcement officials rely upon the provisions in this legislation to successfully secure our communities, and they must continue to have the necessary tools to fully investigate and prosecute terrorists."
The "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act" (H.R. 32), which strengthens U.S. anti-counterfeiting laws, passed the House by voice vote. As a cosponsor of this bill, Wilson strongly expressed his support:
"From designer purses and prescription drugs to helicopter parts and brake pads, almost every item imaginable has been fraudulently reproduced by counterfeiters. While fake goods may seem harmless, they cheat American consumers, companies, and communities. Most importantly, they pose serious health and safety risks, and are even used by terrorists as a way to raise funds to support their operations. Today, the House acted to strengthen our laws to ensure that counterfeiters suffer serious consequences for their crimes."
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