Mike Levin: “once again the Senate has gone on record in support of a measure aimed at humanizing the process through which adult…”

“once again the Senate has gone on record in support of a measure aimed at humanizing the process through which adult biological relatives separated by adoption, who are looking for each other, can make contact. The passage of this Craig-Levin bill would not have been possible without the steadfast leadership of Senator Larry Craig. His sensitivity, his commitment, his compassion and his clear understanding of this issue has been enlightening to all of the Members of this body. Let me also thank Senator McCain and Senator Landrieu for their commitment and bipartisan spirit throughout our discussions on this issue. Mr. President, we are deeply touched by the difficulties experienced by adult adopted persons, birth parents, and separated siblings who, often for many years and at great expense, have been seeking one another. Aside from the natural human desire to know one's roots and genetic heritage, there are other important reasons why many birth relatives seek to make contact with each other.”