Political Quotes

“I'm pleased join my colleagues here today who support taking a historic first step to breaking one of the main shackles holding back our economy and America's workforce--lawsuit abuse. For the last decade, the Republican Congress has worked to end out of control lawsuits. Today is the day we will pass common-sense legislation and put an end to Class Action Lawsuit abuse. I particularly want to praise the efforts of House Judiciary Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner for his relentless work. Without his stewardship, I don't think th achievement would have become a reality. I come from Illinois--the Land of Lincoln--where downstate Madison County has the dubious distinction as a personal injury lawyer's paradise. No, there are not palm trees or sandy beaches there. Instead, Madison County, Illinois, is home to very warm courtrooms where frivolous lawsuits are filed virtually everyday. Why's Madison County? The answer: "venue shopping." Cagey trial lawyers have figured out there's a pretty good likelihood their case--no matter what its merit--will literally get its day in court because of favorable judges.”