Treaty to affect either the federalism issues that we have to deal with or to cause a court to look to the treaty to actually affect the individual lives of citizens here in the country . Is there a way of us coming together and writing ruds in that way . Senator, thank you for the question. I think with respect to the federalism issue, a federalism reservation could address the federalism problem that youve identified. Federalism reservation could, i think, be drafted to be somewhat stronger than the reservation that currently reservation attached to the resolution for ratification that came out last year. Conceivably such a reservation would make very clear what the e numb rated powers that congress possesses are. And reserve out of any obligations that couldnt be satisfied through the exercise of those powers. With respect to the interpretation issue, i think a set of understanding could be drafted that would make very clear that the United States does not accord any significance to
To does his support for the treaty. I know, that the secretary changed his schedule to be with us today. Hes a keynote speaker at the disabilityrelated event this evening in new york. Well be excusing him around 4 30 or so do so. Secretary, were pleased for joining us. Thank you for rearranging your schedule today. I will leave congresswoman duckworth to be recognized by senator dire bin. Someone who has done a tremendous amount of work on the cannot of Veterans Affairs and personal testimony about her personal experience as a Wounded Warrior is invaluable to the committee. I want to ask former attorney general who is here to discuss the practical importance of ratification, and let me also recognize his wife, jenny, who is accomplished in the field of disability advocacy. We appreciate you being here as well. Let me ask dr. Susan from the catholic family and Human Rights Institute. Professor timothy meyer, the assistant Professor School of law. And Michael Faris to join us as well as