"I think that, again, the Adam Walsh Act, where we have enhanced at the Federal level the penalties for crimes committed against children, provides a useful model for how we can avoid some of the constitutional problems but still provide really tough, effective penalties at the Federal level that in ..."
"What do you think about mandatory reporting requirements?"
"Thank you very much."
"Would you be in favor of expanding the mandatory reporting features of the current law, analogizing it to some of the child abuse protections that we have?"
"And I wonder if you could talk a little bit about the Older Americans Act and why it's so important to reauthorize that bill in light of the comments that you've made already."
"Probate court rulings are not always in keeping with the APS' service provider's recommendations, resulting in the progress made with the elder to be negated by the court ruling."
"Vulnerable I think is exactly the right word. When a family member is involved, the problems of detection and apprehension may be even more difficult."
"I think that's an important area to consider."
"it's really very cost effective to reauthorize the Older Americans Act and take stronger action to prevent this kind of abuse."
"So I think that the more we can impact the awareness and the kind of attention that's given to this problem, as you're doing today, as you've done for a long time, is very, very important."
"My hope is that this Congress will also reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act."