Ted Poe: “The purpose of this bill has to do with stalking. A few years ago, most of us didn't even know what stalking was. And…”

“The purpose of this bill has to do with stalking. A few years ago, most of us didn't even know what stalking was. And now, most Americans know someone or personally have been affected by a stalker out there, whether it's a physical stalker or whether it's someone on cyberspace. It has become a growing crime in this country. Madam Speaker, as I mentioned before, I think the Constitution, in essence, says one thing--that we, as people, as individuals, have the right to be left alone. And criminals who stalk to harass and to put fear in the souls and the minds of individuals should be, of course, prosecuted. I thank Mr. Royce for his endeavors years ago to make this crime a national crime, and also an awareness of most individuals. So I urge support of this legislation, this resolution.”