Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 1271. This legislation strengthens the family and has received bipartisan support by this Congress. I am concerned about protecting the rights of parents in knowing about the activities in which their children are involved, and it particularly applies to surveys which ask children about their most sensitive and private activities. We need to bolster family ties. Thus, we need to protect our children from answering questions their parents would not have approved of and could possibly invade privacy. Through H.R. 1271 and the Souder amendment, we would provide written consent for parents to protect minors who may or may not want to participate in any funded surveys that are designed to obtain information on sensitive subjects. Mr. Speaker, passage of H.R. 1271 with the Souder amendment is imperative in reaffirming a commitment to privacy and a commitment to our Nation's families. I urge my colleagues to support this pro-privacy and pro-family legislation. The rights of parents, it seems to me, in regard to the welfare and privacy of their children is paramount to the Government's need or others to collect sensitive data. With written approval, informed consent would be a reality achieved. It is a matter of fundamental fairness. I ask my fellow colleagues to support the Souder amendment.”