Senate Proceeding on Jul 16th, 2009 :: 12:35:10 to 12:36:45
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12:35:10 to 12:35:30( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: number 1611 and ask for its immediate consideration. the presiding officer: the clerk will report. the clerk: utah, mr. hatch, proposes amendment 1611 to amendment number mr. hatch: i ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with.

12:35:10 to 12:36:45( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Orrin Hatch

12:35:31 to 12:35:52( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: the presiding officer: without objection. mr. hatch: the purpose behind this amendment is simple. the -- the -- the threshold question, is it really necessary? my amendment would mandate a study to determine whether the states are adequately addressing bias motivated violence. to date we've seen no evidence that

12:35:53 to 12:36:14( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: in fact, we've asked the attorney general to -- for years now to come up with any evidence that he can and in the hearing before the judiciary comttee recently he specifically stated that the states are doing a good job at addressing hate crimes. it would also authorize the justice department to provide limited aid and assistance in the state prosecution of bias motivated crimes.

12:36:15 to 12:36:35( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: in almost every case raised by theropo of violenc motivated by prejudice, the perpetrators have been dealt with adequately at state level. the matthew shepard case, the two perpetrators are spending life in prison. in other cases some have had the death penalty and others have spent life in prison.

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Orrin Hatch: before we start overwriting state efforts, i believe me should make an effort to determine whether or not there is a legitimate federal rule in