Again, we're in a situation today where there's an opportunity to work on behalf of the people affected by mental and physical disabilities, to put in language that respects them better. Therefore, to the extent that it's still possible, Mr. Chair--I don't want to waste your or anyone else's time--I appeal to the members of this committee to see this as a non-partisan effort we could make in this narrow application, because I think it would be received by that community--
On December 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.