    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [October 20, 2005]
    [Page 1572]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Protection of Lawful
    Commerce in Arms Legislation
    October 20, 2005

        I commend the House for passing the ``Protection of Lawful Commerce
    in Arms Act.'' Our laws should punish criminals who use guns to commit
    crimes, not law-abiding manufacturers of lawful products. This
    legislation will further our efforts to stem frivolous lawsuits, which
    cause a logjam in America's courts, harm America's small businesses, and
    benefit a handful of lawyers at the expense of victims and consumers. I
    look forward to signing this legislation into law.

    Note: The statement referred to S. 397.