House Proceeding 02-03-09 on Feb 3rd, 2009 :: 2:56:20 to 2:57:45
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Bennie G. Thompson: the recovery and so that's my greatest fear for america, mr. speaker, and i appreciate your attentio i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from mississippi. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i continue to reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from mississippi reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from texas.

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Speech By: Bennie G. Thompson

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Bennie G. Thompson: mr. olson: mr. speaker, i have no further speakers. i urge members to support this bill and i yield back the balance of mtime. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from mississippi. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume to close. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, i strongly support h.r. 549 and

2:56:59 to 2:57:19( Edit History Discussion )

Bennie G. Thompson: believe the office of the bombing prevention will greatly enhance our nation's preparedness and response arguably the most likely method of terrorist attack. in addition to authorizing the office to develop a strategic vision and establish a capabilities level around the nation, the bill provides support for efforts to research

2:57:20 to 2:57:40( Edit History Discussion )

Bennie G. Thompson: explosives, detection and mitigation. it is important to note, mr. speaker, that an informed public is a prepared public. in this spirit, the bill also directs the office to develop and implement a public awareness campaign that can reach the private sector as well as ordinary citizens.

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Bennie G. Thompson: again, i'd like to commend ranking member king for bringing forth this important