Political Quotes

Mike Thompson: Yes, that is correct. It occurs to me on that point that States have learned, for example, from the Federal Rules of…

On the recordMay 3, 1995
Yes, that is correct. It occurs to me on that point that States have learned, for example, from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and I believe also perhaps the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Federal courts adopted rules that proved to be effective, and after a period of time States like Tennessee and others adopted State rules that resemble very much or in some cases are identical to the Federal rules, because over a period of time they proved to be salutary and desirable.
Said by
Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the influence of federal rules on state legal procedures.

Share

More from Mike Thompson

Apr 10, 2024

Every time the Republican message has been the same: slash taxes for rich people, and the benefits trickle down to everyday Americans.

congress.gov
May 5, 2025

I want to start today with some good news. I think it is fantastic that the Golden State Warriors played an incredible basketball game last night and brought them to victory over the Rockets out of Texas and are going to advance onto the…

govinfo.gov
May 5, 2025

I thank the gentleman for the passion he brings to this issue. I know how much work he has put into it. I want to add a couple of things on the SALT topic. One, as I think the gentleman remembers, when this was happening, my subcommittee…

govinfo.gov
May 27, 2026

Californians are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires. In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.

blakemoore.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation