WASHINGTON, March 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) released the following statement regarding Terri Schiavo's death today:
"While words prove woefully inadequate when speaking of Terri Schiavo's premature death today, I wish to express my deepest condolences to Terri's family and friends during this painful time.
"Congress in a bipartisan fashion took up Terri's cause and met in extraordinary session to provide Terri with an opportunity for a new, full, and fresh review in federal court of her right to receive life-sustaining treatment. Regrettably, this effort did not receive the court review the law requires.
"Terri's will to live should serve as an inspiration and impetus for action. I am hopeful the Senate will join the House in passing the Protection of Incapacitated Persons Act to assist those whose circumstances mirror Terri Schiavo's and ensure others with disabilities do not receive the same treatment by our legal system."
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