John Cornyn: “just last week the Senate unanimously approved landmark legislation that will help protect American children from…”

“just last week the Senate unanimously approved landmark legislation that will help protect American children from violent sexual predators and other such criminals who would do them harm. I proudly cosponsored and worked to strengthen that bill--The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 because the States needed, and asked for, the Federal Government's help to detect and deter violent sexual predators. The nationwide sex offender database and registration requirements are critical components that help prevent violent sexual predators from slipping underground and out of sight. Indeed, the Senate's passage of the Adam Walsh Act was a banner day for the safety of our children. And today, Mr. President, the Senate will consider another important measure to protect the health and safety of American children--in particular, female minors. I am referring, of course, to S. 403, the Child Custody Protection Act. I am proud to join Senator Ensign and a bipartisan group of over 40 Senators that have cosponsored this legislation. This long-overdue proposal amends the Federal Criminal Code to prohibit the transportation of a minor across State lines--without parental consent or notification--in order to obtain an abortion. To date, at least 37 States have laws on the books that require a minor girl who wishes to have an abortion to notify or obtain the consent of her parents.…”