I congratulate them on their good work. And I welcome all of our witnesses, especially the chairman of FCC himself, to join in this discussion this afternoon.
I have the following observations which lead me to oppose legislation to amend the Wire Act to prohibit non-state gaming.
Banning online gaming is not the answer.
States should be allowed to decide this question for themselves.
I'm concerned that placing mandatory minimum punishments into any legislation may produce unforeseen and unwanted results.
It is my hope that the hearing today will help refine the issues, provide a voice to child crime victims, and ultimately deliver restitution...
We need to address the importance of the ruling by the Supreme Court in Paroline.
As a general matter, I am concerned about expanding mandatory minimums and reducing judicial discretion.
We should be both true to fairness and the rights of victims to be made whole.
I'd like to describe what I think are three thoroughly flawed bills.
this legislation will make this process less responsible, less professional and less accountable.