… monument to the Debbie Smith act, which supports survivors by providing state and federal law enforcement agencies with resources to complete forensic analysis of crime scenes and untested rape kits. I've led the reauthorization of the Debbie Smith act many times with bipartisan backing. and I'd hope this legislation would receive that very same support here today. Taxpayer dollars should never be used to celebrate the abuse of women and children. (02:35–02:41)
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Asserts that he has been involved in reauthorizing the Debbie Smith Act with bipartisan support.
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