Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “I can think of few crimes, Mr. Speaker, as serious as the sexual abuse…”

On the recordMarch 14, 2002

I can think of few crimes, Mr. Speaker, as serious as the sexual abuse of children. I personally favor the death penalty for the criminals that we are dealing with in this legislation. Though this legislation does not go that far, it does treat repeat child molesters in a severe fashion. H.R. 2146 would establish mandatory sentences of life imprisonment for twice convicted child sex offenders. This bill would apply to individuals committing sexual offenses against persons under the age of 17. Child sex offenders pose a very serious threat to society. Studies have shown that a single child molester can abuse hundreds of children. This number is particularly troubling when one considers that the abuse of one child is far too many. Perpetrators of these unthinkable crimes steal the innocence of our Nation's children and corrupt society.

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Lincoln Diaz-Balart

Florida

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Discussing H.R. 2146, the Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act.

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Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “I can think of few crimes, Mr. Speaker, as serious as the sexual abuse of children. I personally favor the death penalty…”

Editor's note · Context