On the recordNovember 1, 1999
Congress, however, cannot act alone. The House of Representatives cannot pass a law to ban domestic violence. The Senate cannot force attitudes to change.
Editor's note · Context
Acknowledgment of the limitations of Congress in addressing domestic violence.
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