This bill is intended to help parents, families and spouses. There are already a number of programs in place for victims. If you read my bill carefully, you will see that it is intended to help parents care for these children—the spouse. I don't think people should overreact because of one or two exceptions. If my daughter had made a mistake at the age of 14, I would not have thrown her out of the house for that reason. I would have been there to support her and tried to put her back on the straight and narrow. However, if I don't have the financial means to help her and I have to go back to work, that child will be left on her own. Parents must have the choice of continuing to support their children. This supports families and their children.
On November 4th, 2010. See this statement in context.