Part of Howie's speech: Buy now or might never get the chance again! VOte for my ammendment!!!!!
"The reason for this amendment is that the government has received specific intelligence and police information this week which gives cause for serious concern about a potential terrorist threat," Howard said at a nationally televised news conference in Canberra.
"We have seen material; it is a cause of concern; we have been given advice that if this amendment is enacted as soon as possible, the capacity of the authorities to respond will be strengthened," he added.
