Orrin Hatch: “today I rise to introduce S. 1125, the bipartisan Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2003, the FAIR Act. I am…”

“today I rise to introduce S. 1125, the bipartisan Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2003, the FAIR Act. I am joined by my colleagues Senators Ben Nelson, DeWine, Miller, Voinovich, Allen, and Chambliss who share my concern on this important issue and have worked very hard to help bring about a resolution up to this point. They have all felt the impact of this situation in their home States and have shown the courage that we need to move forward to legislate a solution. I also commend the interests of my good friend and Judiciary partner, Senator Leahy, as well as Senators Dodd and Carper, whom I would hope will continue to work with us to improve this important legislation. I also want to recognize and commend my colleague from Oklahoma, Senator Nickles, who has also been a leader on this issue and recognizes the harm the current system poses to our workers and to our economy. There can be no doubt that our Nation faces an asbestos litigation crisis.”