Mr. Chairman, I would like to commend the committee very much for bringing H.R. 2108, the Black Lung Benefits Restoration Act, before us. This brings up the principle of fairness. That is what we are dealing with here, fairness. I say that…

the majority party is delivering a message to those who commit crimes in our Nation that justice will be swift and certain. We must address the rising crime problems of the Nation and this Congress will pass a tough and decisive crime…