"Justice shouldn't have an expiration date" - that's the sentiment echoed from supporters of Bill 326, who rallied in full force for three hours at Monday's public hearing. the proposed legislation would lift the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases. The bill's introduction comes in the wake of accusations of rape and molestation made against Archbishop Anthony Apuron.

And alleged victims are speaking up and asking senators for more time to confront their perpetrators and bring them to court.

Joseph "Sonny" Quinata may not be alive today, but his mother, Doris Concepcion, still seeks justice on his behalf. She said, "Apuron accused me of being a liar. If you pass this bill, want to take Apuron to court. I have nothing to gain. I want Apuron to go to court so the truth can come out."

Concepcion was joined by other accusers of the archbishop - Walter Denton, Roland Sondia, and family of Roy Quintanilla, who testified on Monday in support of Bill 326. All the victims were altar boys at Mount Carmel Church in Agat when they allege they were molested or raped by Apuron. Each of the victims waited decades before coming forward and as a result, cannot seek legal action because Guam law provides only a two -year window to do so.

Denton said, "I'm asking each of you, every senator, to please lift the statute of limitations so people like Anthony Sablan Apuron and any other person or institution who have aided him or covered up for him to be held accountable for the crimes they've committed against innocent children. Like I was then."

Sondia added, "The church was not going to make it easy for me or any other victim to come forward. Instead of reaching out to Roy when he first came out, Archbishop Apuron and his representatives instead called him a liar, saying that he was induced to make false testimony to smear Archbishop Apruon and the Catholic Church."

And Charlene Santos-Bamba said, "Coming forward is not easy. And only victims know when the time is right to come forward."

While Apuron's accusers have had little to no response from the Archdiocese of Agana, their cries for help were heard loud and clear today. Senator Frank Blas, Jr. thanked the people for their strength, saying, "It's your strength that gave us, gave me, the will and the determination to bring this bill forth." And Senator Frank Aguon, Jr. added, "As horrendous as what you all presented and all experienced, there's no reason why timeframe should be considered. I think the sponsor Senator Blas alluded to it. I'm sorry that we're only coming out now to extend the support that you and other victims experienced."

Although an older Guam law sought to open the window for survivors of child sex abuse to seek legal action, former senator Bob Klitzkie says its provisions discouraged attorneys from taking on such cases. For example, if an attorney failed to prove the claim, he or she could be disciplined for the frivolous lawsuit.