House Proceeding on Oct 23rd, 2009 :: 0:56:30 to 0:57:35
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0:56:26 to 0:56:46( Edit History Discussion )

Robert C. Scott: so the intention is to dend against an act of as defined by law it has to be on the high seas. mr. scott: reclaiming my time. i'd ask noir question, mr. chairman -- another question, mr. chairman, is it your intent to limit this to the application of this to civil law and not criminal law?

0:56:30 to 0:57:35( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Robert C. Scott

0:56:47 to 0:57:09( Edit History Discussion )

Robert C. Scott: would you exempt owners and operators from criminal -- mr. l mr. scott: exempt from criminal acts? for civil, just civil. mr. lobiondo: just civil. mr. scott: thank you. reclaiming my time. mr. chairman, i think the

0:57:10 to 0:57:31( Edit History Discussion )

Robert C. Scott: wording as it is, it says that an owner, operator use force or authorize the use of force to defend a vessel of the united states against an act of piracy shall not be be libel tore any injury or death caused by such force. that does not limit it in its present version to civil.

0:57:32 to 0:57:36( Edit History Discussion )

Robert C. Scott: it would actually exempt them from any liability that would include criminal. i would hope that the gentleman,