Steve Buyer: “I rise today in support of well-considered legislation that will protect the sanctity of military funerals at national…”

“I rise today in support of well-considered legislation that will protect the sanctity of military funerals at national cemeteries and will protect the privacy of grieving families as they bury their precious loved ones who died in the service of our country. The first to rise, however, were the principal individuals in an organization called the Patriot Guard Riders, members of which are in Washington today. The Patriot Riders have two goals: to show respect for fallen heroes, their families and their communities; and to protect the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors. We owe them our deep sense of thanks and gratitude. Mr. Speaker, this bill was jointly referred to the Committee on Judiciary, who waived consideration of the bill, and I will insert my letter requesting the waiver and Chairman Sensenbrenner's letter in the Congressional Record at this point. House of Representatives, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Washington, DC, April 25, 2006. Hon. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Sensenbrenner: In order to expedite consideration of H.R. 5037, the ``Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act,'' the Committee on Veterans' Affairs requests that the Committee on the Judiciary waive consideration of the bill. As you know, H.R.…”