Edolphus Towns: “If we execute this man without a fair trial it will be an obvious contradiction to everything this country stands for…”

Let me just say, too, that you're right, this is probably my final bill, and it has been great serving here in this Congress for 30 years. You've taught me a lot, too, and let me just tell you the latest thing that you taught me. We were…

We should take swift action to pass it in this Congress.

The Honorable Edolphus Towns, a Member of Congress from the State of New York, Opening Statement

I rise to urge my colleagues to vote in favor of S. 841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. Today, environmentally friendly vehicles are quickly becoming a staple in the lives of Americans who are attempting to go green. I applaud the…