61.   But the Lott amendment is part of the second section that deals with biomaterials.

62.   But they and industry sources say the amendment also was a huge potential bonanza for Commerce.

63.   But to opponents, the amendment is a vaguely worded Trojan Horse.

64.   But while the new amendment would be an important symbolic victory for the anti-abortion movement, it would not result in any substantive changes to abortion practices.

65.   But, just as passionate in their opposition, civil libertarians believe the amendment is an affront to the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.

66.   Citing the supposed apocalyptic effects of this amendment, the coalition simultaneously argues that the amendment is unnecessary because it duplicates existing federal law.

67.   Clinton repeated his view that the amendment is unnecessary and said such a measure must give the federal government sufficient fiscal leeway to combat an unforeseen recession.

68.   Conrad replied that his amendment was not about governmental choice in television, but parental choice.

69.   Constitutional amendments are necessary for both measures, though some critics have questioned whether even an amendment will allow the state to distribute information on sex offenders more widely.