Day. We ask your blessing upon those throughout our country who are suffering so much more each day. Keep safe the firefighters out west. Keep safe those who are responding to the destruction of Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast. Listen to the cries of those who have lost so much as a result of these natural covid rs even as the pandemic weeks its havoc in our communities. Here in the capitol impel with your spirit the members of congress who, more than any others, have the opportunity to address our nations needs. Give them the wisdom and ourage to do so working as a united force for good in these times. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker thank you, father. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Slotkin. Ms. Slotkin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
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To enhance this comprehensive Intelligence Driven program to detect previously unknown terrorists had and their facilitators. For example research and analysis identified by a lawenforcement agency suspected of being a syrian foreign fighter revealed the identity of a new suspect which provided previously unknown information and expanded our intelligence framework. As a foreign fighter threat grows cv he works in Close Partnership with federal Law Enforcement counterterrorism intelligence communities, state and local Law Enforcement and the private sector to counter the threat. The threat posed by syrian foreign fighters and annies is not limited to the United States. Theres a growing international commitment, adding that shared threat to our security. The National Targeting Center and Intelligence Office interact with foreign counterparts including those from the five countries, the middle east, europe, north africa and almost a daily basis to collaborate on efforts to meet this threa