81.   But the participants quickly singled out Bush for criticism because of his recent remarks regarding a hate crimes bill pending in the Texas Legislature.

82.   But then her son, gay college student Matthew Shepard, was fatally beaten in a hate crime that shocked much of the nation and changed her life forever.

83.   But the accuracy of those numbers is in doubt because the number of agencies reporting hate crimes has fluctuated from year to year.

84.   But to focus on the apparent rise in hate crimes is to miss the point, according to Green.

85.   But, echoing the sentiments of the prosecutors of the case, I maintained that no evidence has been uncovered to categorize these horrific acts as hate crimes.

86.   California schools are not required to report hate crimes on annual crime forms the state has mandated the past three years, officials said.

87.   Certainly there is reason for caution in enforcing hate crimes.

88.   Clinton also announced a package of modest federal initiatives to combat hate crimes.

89.   Clinton has also released a series of television advertisements attacking Lazio for what she says is his opposition to legislation on hate crimes and health care.

90.   Consequently, Lawrence advocates an increased role for federal authorities in investigating and prosecuting hate crimes, though local officials would generally continue to take the lead.