Political Quotes

“House Resolution 380 allows for the orderly, but fair, consideration of H.R. 2703, the Effective Death Penalty and Public Safety Act of 1996. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, followed by the consideration of 17 amendments which are specified in the report accompanying this rule. While we could not make in order every amendment submitted to the Rules Committee, the committee has tried to be as fair as possible in crafting this resolution. Amendments are made in order which encompass major areas of controversy surrounding this legislation, including those related to material support for terrorist acts, international counterfeiting, immigration, and death penalty reform, to name just a few. I would also note that several amendments included in this rule have bipartisan sponsorship. So I would just emphasize that the more significant areas of concern to members will have an opportunity to be fully debated.”