Anthony Brindisi

Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk.

Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Chair, I rise today urging adoption of my amendment, which makes clear that nothing in the underlying bill contradicts existing Federal law regarding acts of international terrorism, providing support to terrorists, or aiding terrorists.

The underlying bill helps keep our country safe by ensuring the intelligence community has the resources and authorities it needs to do its job. It also makes sure the intelligence community can improve and adapt to today's rapidly changing threats and technologies by improving the collection and analytic capabilities against our adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

My amendment makes it crystal clear that our country will remain tough on international terrorism.

Terrorism continues to be a serious threat to our national security. This provision strengthens the underlying

bill by ensuring current law regarding terrorism is not changed, so terrorists and those who support them can be brought to justice.

Madam Chair, again, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. I urge adoption of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time

Madam Speaker, I rise today to join our community in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Colgate University's founding. Located in Madison County in upstate New York, Colgate was officially established by New York State in 1819.

For 200 years, the university has exemplified all the best American higher education has to offer. It has produced many graduates of national acclaim, including business professionals, community leaders, Members of Congress--including two current Members of Congress--and other government officials.

Colgate has taught some of the brightest minds in our country and now educates more than 2,900 students each year in 56 different majors. I am proud to represent this excellent institution in Congress, and I join the Colgate community in celebrating their bicentennial.

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to remove my name as a cosponsor of H.R. 1078.