William H. Frist said "the Laci and Connor Peterson murders in California have brought before the American people a critical question that deserves a response: When a criminal attacks a woman who is pregnant, killing both her and her unborn child, has he killed one victim or two? I believe the answer is two. Laci Peterson was not the only person killed but her unborn baby, Connor, was also murdered. Unfortunately, there is a loophole in Federal law that does not permit prosecutors to charge suspects with killing both mother and child. Twenty-seven States have moved to close this loophole in their State laws. Indeed, California is one of those States. That is why State prosecutors have charged Scott Peterson with the deaths of his wife Laci and his son Connor. I believe it is long past time for the Senate to close this loophole for Federal crimes." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 23, 2003

the Laci and Connor Peterson murders in California have brought before the American people a critical question that deserves a response: When a criminal attacks a woman who is pregnant, killing both her and her unborn child, has he killed one victim or two? I believe the answer is two. Laci Peterson was not the only person killed but her unborn baby, Connor, was also murdered. Unfortunately, there is a loophole in Federal law that does not permit prosecutors to charge suspects with killing both mother and child. Twenty-seven States have moved to close this loophole in their State laws. Indeed, California is one of those States. That is why State prosecutors have charged Scott Peterson with the deaths of his wife Laci and his son Connor. I believe it is long past time for the Senate to close this loophole for Federal crimes.

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the need to close a loophole in federal law regarding the murder of pregnant women and their unborn children.

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