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On the recordJune 5, 2012
To deny anyone of their right to free speech or freedom of religion is unacceptable, but to deny our veterans, those who fought for those very freedoms we enjoy today, is inexcusable.
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Gus Bilirakis
Republican · Florida

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Bilirakis emphasizes the injustice of denying veterans their constitutional rights.

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