[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 74 (Thursday, May 23, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5627]
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                          INTERSTATE STALKING

  Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I have just been informed that the 
Democratic side is not going to be able to clear the interstate 
stalking bill tonight. I ask that they do everything possible to see if 
tomorrow, when we are in session, if we can do what is necessary to 
clear this bill. It could really make a difference if we can pass it 
tomorrow, even if there is an amendment and we need to have that 
cleared with the House, if it is a sincere amendment. I would certainly 
like to work with the other side to put that on and try to get it 
cleared by the House next week so we can pass this expeditiously.
  It really might make the difference for a victim in this country who 
has had no remedy. It really might make life better for some child who 
is a victim who has no remedy. Mr. President, I think it is incumbent 
on us to be sincere in our efforts when we are dealing with something 
that is clearly bipartisan. I do not think that it should be held up 
unless there is a very good reason.
  Most of the Senate has looked at this bill. The Judiciary Committee 
passed it very easily. It passed unanimously in the House, and I just 
hope whoever has a hold on this bill will let it go. It is a good bill, 
it is a simple bill, and the timing really could make the difference in 
someone's life in this country. It would be worth it if we could clear 
it tomorrow.
  Thank you, Mr. President.
  Mr. THURMOND addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South Carolina.

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