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Mike Thompson: “I urge all my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this motion to recommit to protect our Constitution and the civil rights and…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I urge all my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this motion to recommit to protect our Constitution and the civil rights and the civil liberties of the American people, while at the same time making sure we are safe from those who may wish harm to us.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
Feb 14, 2011

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is urging colleagues to support a motion to recommit related to constitutional protections and safety.

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