    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [January 6, 2005]
    [Pages 15-16]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Following a Meeting With Congressional Leaders
    January 6, 2005

    Class-Action Lawsuit Reform

        I am very grateful that Members of the United States Senate and the
    House of Representatives, Members from both political parties, have come
    to discuss the need for the Congress and the administration to work
    together to get meaningful, real class-action lawsuit reform.
        Class-action lawsuits have become a problem in the United States.
    The judicial system is not fair. It is unbalanced. It is tilted. And
    Members around this table understand that, and Members around this table
    are willing to set aside their political party to do what is right for
    worker and businessowner alike.

        We had a very good discussion. It's a discussion that says to me
    that it is very possible that a good piece of legislation can

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    move quickly this year out of both the Senate and the House, get it to
    conference quickly, and get it to my desk quickly, to show the American
    people that both parties are willing to work together to solve problems.
    We have a problem with class-action lawsuits. It is a problem that we
    all recognize, and it's a problem we intend to fix.
        And I want to thank the Members for coming. I'm honored you are
    here, and I look forward to working with you. Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 1:50 p.m. in the Cabinet Room at the White
    House.