The integrity of our legal system depends on the integrity of our courts.

We must see to it that juries decide cases based only on evidence presented in the courtroom.

Carjackers who rape their victims will meet with nothing less than the full force of the law.

We came here to end the violence, not aggravate it.

We passed the Violence Against Women Act, established a national registry of sex offenders, created a national 24 hour domestic violence hotline, and made 'three strikes and you're out' the law of the land.

This legislation will end the confusion regarding liability for food recovery and donation operations through uniform definitions in one national law.

We are committed to that.

This legislation dramatically increases the punishment for those who would influence, tamper with, or retaliate against witnesses, jurors, and court officers in Federal criminal cases.

I think it's evidence of their shared commitment to end violence, restore order, and invigorate the peace process.

I hereby submit the Second Report to the Congress on the Operation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.

Through food recovery and donation, Americans can share with the hungry a portion of our country's immense food resources that would otherwise be wasted.

Our role is to try to help bring people together and create the conditions in which a successful resolution of these matters can occur.

Moreover, during this Administration, the Department has undertaken a national initiative to help Americans 'rescue' food of a highly perishable, but nutritious nature.

When the integrity of our laws and the safety our people are at stake, we will take no chances.

The bill, known as the 'Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act,' exempts those who recover or donate apparently fit food and groceries from criminal or civil liability arising from those activities.

This legislation says clearly: Sexual assault causes serious bodily injury.

I think it shows a common commitment to end the violence and get the peace process back on track.

I transmit herewith the Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad.