T. Gorton said "I join Senator McCain today as an original cosponsor of the Motor Vehicle Equipment Defect Notification Improvement Act. This measure, aimed at increasing consumer protections, is a great first step in addressing current statutory shortfalls. The controversy surrounding the ongoing Ford/Firestone recall brought to light several deficiencies regarding the processes that are in place currently. A combination of increasing penalties, upgrading standards, and requiring more stringent disclosure should afford consumers the protections they deserve. Let me assure my colleagues that this is a work in progress. I look forward to receiving input from all interested parties as I work with Senator McCain to ensure that we learn from our mistakes and move forward to strengthen the safeguards that protect public safety." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 18, 2000

I join Senator McCain today as an original cosponsor of the Motor Vehicle Equipment Defect Notification Improvement Act. This measure, aimed at increasing consumer protections, is a great first step in addressing current statutory shortfalls. The controversy surrounding the ongoing Ford/Firestone recall brought to light several deficiencies regarding the processes that are in place currently. A combination of increasing penalties, upgrading standards, and requiring more stringent disclosure should afford consumers the protections they deserve. Let me assure my colleagues that this is a work in progress. I look forward to receiving input from all interested parties as I work with Senator McCain to ensure that we learn from our mistakes and move forward to strengthen the safeguards that protect public safety.

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T. Gorton

Republican · Washington

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Introducing the Motor Vehicle Equipment Defect Notification Improvement Act to enhance consumer protections.

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