Bobby Scott: “Mr. Chairman, in 2001, we considered this provision when we put it in…”

On the recordOctober 8, 2004

Mr. Chairman, in 2001, we considered this provision when we put it in the PATRIOT Act. It was inconsistent with an older version. We need to consider whether we want to conform the law to the newer version or to the older version. That is why we have committees, so we can assess what the appropriate punishment is. Mr. Chairman, 5-minute debates on the floor without committee consideration does not give us that opportunity. I would hope that we would delay consideration of this by defeating the amendment and consider the issue when we do the PATRIOT Act. Mr. Chairman, I would ask the gentlewoman from West Virginia whether or not conspiracies, attempts, and threats are subject to the same penalties as the underlying offense.

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Bobby Scott

Democratic · Virginia

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for proper committee consideration of provisions in the PATRIOT Act.

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Bobby Scott: “Mr. Chairman, in 2001, we considered this provision when we put it in the PATRIOT Act. It was inconsistent with an older…”

Editor's note · Context