I think not, because, as I said in my opening remarks, you have got--don't have a consistent body of law with a consistent standard now.

Maybe I should compliment you as it is starting to sound like Justice Scalia, who doesn't think that anything we say over here makes any difference when a matter gets in court.

I oppose any efforts, including this bill, that invite the courts to deviate from the sound procedures they currently follow to protect vital national security information.

But isn't a life a life a life, and a broken arm a broken arm a broken arm?

We must never forget that.

I regret to say that, when Congress passed the legislation addressing liability concerns in September of 2001, I warned my colleagues that failing to comprehensively address the unprecedented liability issues raised by the 9/11 attacks…

Let me ask you a question, and it goes to the whole issue of attorneys' fees.

I think that the American public's memory has been dulled somewhat.

Would you be in favor of having a statutory limit on attorneys' fees?

The legitimacy of our elected leaders depends upon the legitimacy of our election process.

That organization is called ACORN, and its actions cry out for investigation by this Committee.