Orrin Hatch: “Mr. President, ours is a Nation of laws. We are a Nation that guarantees liberty and justice to all people. Our Nation…”

“Mr. President, ours is a Nation of laws. We are a Nation that guarantees liberty and justice to all people. Our Nation is only as strong as our commitment to justice is strong. When the public's faith in the arm of Government responsible for safeguarding our liberty and our democratic Government is threatened, then we have to do something about it. So I rise to announce that 1 week from today, on Friday of next week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will convene a hearing on the appalling events which took place in Tennessee, the so-called ``Good Ol' Boys Roundup.'' If newspaper reports are accurate, several Federal law enforcement agents from among other agencies, the ATF, FBI, DEA, Secret Service, and Customs participated in a so-called Good Ol' Boys Roundup, an event that is alleged to have involved hateful, racist, ugly conduct. After consultation with the Judiciary Committee's ranking member, Senator Biden, and fellow committee members--especially Senator Thompson, who wants to make sure the great State of Tennessee plays a role in resolving this matter--I have decided it would be best for the Senate to move expeditiously on this matter.”