Political Quotes

“I rise to support the Smith amendment to H.R. 4092, urging the Justice Department to prosecute child pornographers to the fullest extent of the law. The child pornography laws in the United States have worked very well in the past to keep our children safe. Unfortunately, the Clinton administration has neglected to enforce these laws, and in fact, has sided with a pedophile. I find it unconscionable that President Clinton, Attorney General Reno, and Solicitor General Days would choose to protect and defend criminals who prey on innocent children. By siding with the defendant in the case Knox versus U.S., the Justice Department has recklessly exposed our children to dangerous pedophiles. If Miss Reno and Mr. Days succeed in this case, children-- children aged 3 to 17--will be easy targets for these most vile criminals. The opinions of the courts in previous cases have been clear in their support for the intent of Congress to stop pornographers who pander to pedophiles. We must get tough on criminals. While H.R. 4092 sounds tough, it lacks substance and I cannot support it. However, on behalf of myself and the other House Members who filed in court to stop Attorney General Reno and Solicitor General Days, I urge my colleagues to support the Smith amendment and demand that President Clinton prosecute pedophiles and pornographers who victimize children.”