The base underlying the bill is worse than that English rule, because at least the English rule let people who had lawyers appointed be free of being assessed costs. This rule does not take that into consideration. I urge the Berman amendment be agreed to.
Discussing the implications of a bill related to legal costs and representation.
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He should have been prevented from purchasing firearms from licensed gun dealers via the Brady background check system.
Yes, they tell me there is a chance it could very well be struck down. But we will go ahead and run that risk.
You got a good point, but we are going to be able to get it passed. Let's let it go to the courts.
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