For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 23, 2003
Statement on Class Action Fairness Act
Statement by the President
October 23, 2003
Yesterday, thirty-nine Members of the U.S. Senate blocked an up or
down vote on a bill that would reduce frivolous lawsuits and the burden
they place on our economy. The Class Action Fairness Act would protect
the legal rights of all citizens while ensuring that court awards and
settlements go to those who are wrongfully injured rather than to a few
wealthy trial lawyers. Class action reform will allow businesses and
their employees to go back to the business of growing our economy and
creating jobs. It was passed by the House and is favored by a large,
bi-partisan majority in the Senate. Those who are serious about
bringing an end to frivolous lawsuits in this Nation and protecting the
rights of those who are wrongfully injured should strongly support this
legislation. I am eager to sign it, our economy needs it, and I urge
those Senators who stand in the way to let the will of the people be
heard.
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