President Bush signs a 15-day extension of the Protect America Act after, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Las Vegas, delivering remarks on the Global War on Terror. The president signed the 15-day extension of the law that allows electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists.
President George W. Bush signs a 15-day extension to the Protect America Act Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, during his visit to Las Vegas. "This Protect America Act and its strengthening is essential to the security of the United States of America. I expect members from both political parties to get this work done so our professionals can protect the American people," said the President. "This will give people and Congress time to pass a good piece of legislation that makes sure that our professionals have the tools necessary to do their job, and provides liability protection to carriers who it is assumed helped us in protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper
President Bush waves after signing a 15-day extension of the Protect America Act after his speech, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Las Vegas. Sternly prodding Congress, President Bush said that lawmakers are jeopardizing the nation's safety by failing to lock in a government eavesdropping law.
The newly signed Protect America Act sits on the table after President Bush signed a 15-day extension in Las Vegas, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, after delivering remarks on the Global War on Terror. The extension of the law allows electronic surveillance of suspected terrorist, allowing eavesdropping of phone calls and emails