[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 42 (Monday, October 24, 2005)]
[Page 1566]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on House of Representatives Passage of the Proposed 
``Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act''

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.