Orrin Hatch

I agree with the Senator. I, too, am pleased that, with the exception of samples collected from arrestees who have charges dismissed or are acquitted, States and local governments can now upload and compare analyses collected under…

The new limitation that you noted--the new subsection 14132(d)(2)(A)(ii) corresponds to the limited ``unindicted arrestee'' category in the new (a)(1)(C). It does not apply to DNA analyses uploaded under other ``applicable legal…

Absolutely. In fact, it is my understanding that at least half a dozen other states also will automatically pre-qualify for funding under this proviso.

I would say that the ``carve-out'' is a compromise that is consistent with past Federal assistance to the States' criminal justice systems, and it sets appropriate limits on the level of Federal involvement in the administration of the…

Yes. Section 421(d)(1)(C) was added specifically to ensure that Texas, or any other State with a similarly structured system, would qualify as an ``effective system'' under the statute. This provision has been referred to as the ``Texas…

This is the very important DNA bill which will help resolve the difficulties with over 400,000 rape kits in this country, some of which are 20 years old or older. Mr. President, I would just like to compliment Debbie Smith and Kirk…

When you look at these, you cannot conclude anything but this should stick with the Judiciary Committee. I don't have any ax to grind. Everyone knows that. The fact is, this is the right thing to do or I would not be standing here trying…

Yes, I am committed to stepping in to change the law to protect the public health if abuse of DHEA by athletes or by youngsters or teenagers is a problem and DEA fails to take effective action with the authority we have given it. I must…

The legislation clarifies that DEA may schedule DHEA by applying the standards in section 201 of the Controlled Substances Act, including the standard eight factors listed in section 201(c) of that Act.

I would also like to clarify, however, that the legislation does provide that, if the Drug Enforcement Administration should find that DHEA is being abused by athletes, by youngsters, or by teenagers, DEA can schedule it as a controlled…

I have a lot of difficulty seeing how this is going to change very much.

The States would have great flexibility under this amendment. But they could not change the definition of the traditional terms. The Senator is correct in his interpretation.

So long as the action of the State, either legislatively or constitutionally, does not change the definition of a marriage as only between a man and a woman, the State would have the right to do whatever it wants to in that regard. This…

If this amendment was passed as the Senator reads that language, it does not prohibit the States from having civil unions or civil accommodations.

I believe the other 10 States will adopt the Defense of Marriage Act over time which provides a marriage should be between a man and a woman. If my colleagues believe that the States ought to decide these matters, then they have to…

Do the users of hearing aids, cell phones or similar devices have anything to fear from this statute?

Section 3 of the ART Act establishes a new provision of Title 18 entitled, ``Unauthorized Recording of Motion Pictures in a Motion Picture Exhibition Facility.'' I ask Senator Cornyn, what is the purpose of this provision?

I have heard it said that this bill could be used against a salesperson or a customer at stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City if he or she were to point a video camera at a television screen showing a movie. Is this cause for concern?

I have also heard some say that this statute could be used to prosecute someone for camcording a DVD at his home. Is this a fair concern?

If we could get our leadership to do that on both sides, I would like nothing better than to pass that Hatch-Biden bill. I would like nothing better than for us to come up with an appropriate way of handling adverse event reporting that…

I believe responsible people in the industry--and most all of them are--if they are consulted, I believe they can help us in this area. I believe we can do the consuming public a great service in coming up with an efficient, workable…

If the Senator will withdraw his amendment, I will commit to do exactly that. What I do not want is a Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act adulterated with helter-skelter amendments that do not apply across the board. Frankly, I…

Mary McGrory was not always easy on me. In fact, sometimes I thought she was a little tough on me. On the other hand, I have to acknowledge she was a great writer. I enjoyed her personally. We had a number of conversations where we had…

I hope not. They are two who have tried to work with us on this bill. If that is laid down, I don't know where we will go. I am afraid an awful lot of people will be left high and dry while these trial lawyers, the personal injury lawyers…

I guess he wants us to spend another 15 years trying to reform Medicare or trying to improve Medicare or trying to find a prescription drug benefit program. My gosh, we're putting up $400 billion over 10 years.