House Proceeding 11-06-09 on Nov 6th, 2009 :: 1:24:20 to 1:26:10
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1:24:16 to 1:24:38( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: with the -- my good friend mentioned, it's my understanding that while they do not -- they a to the bill, they have not endorsed -- certainly have not endorsed this bill. of my time to the gentleman from texas, mr. poe. the chair: the gentleman from texas is recognize mr. poe: how much time? the chair: 1 1/2 minutes. mr. poe: i thank the gentleman from texas for yielding.

1:24:20 to 1:26:10( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Ted Poe

1:24:39 to 1:24:59( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: specifically i stand to support the gentleman's amendment. i probably represent as much, as many, if not more than any refineries and chemical plants than any member of congress. i agree, it is imperative that we have security at these institutions, these plants. i do believe, however, that the

1:25:00 to 1:25:22( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: citizen suit problem exposes some -- two specific issues, one of which is too broad. it allows anybody to file a lawsuit, and it gives the discretion as to what sensitive material up to the federal judges. and the federal judges have broad discretion as to what material they will release and make public. the second problem i see and

1:25:23 to 1:25:43( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: specifically under b-2, the district court will have jurisdiction without regard of the amount in controversial or citizenship of the parties -- in controversy or citizenship of the parties. i don't know why that will be added but it lets anyone to file a lawsuit.

1:25:44 to 1:26:04( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: specifically, it gives that provision. and under the environmental suit that's been filed, cases it's very broad giving that standing. so i think it's unwise what it will do is bring unnecessary litigation. i think that's the purpose and duty of the federal agencies to bring this litigation against these chemical plants and not

1:26:05 to 1:26:10( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: citizens because, of course, it will promote litigation. it will promote discovery of