I would first like to respond to Senator KENNEDYS comments. and then I want to speak to the Menendez amendment briefly. Senator KENNEDY earlier claimed my amendment eliminated all kinds of protections of confidentiality. He said he provided a level of protection of confidentiality for individuals so it will encourage them to come forward and file their applications for Z visas. and he is woried if we allow law enforcement access to that information to investigate third party fraud or other criminality. the applicants for the Z visas will not be willing to come forward. It should be noted that my amendment does not eliminate all protections. It simply ensures law enforcement has access to information for those who cannot qualify for Z status under the terms of the underlying bill. including those who are criminals and absconders. who have ieflected their prior disregard for our laws.