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Maxwell Frost: “I regret the ruling of the Chair. House Republican leaders have prevented us from voting on the Amber bill for over 6…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2003
I regret the ruling of the Chair. House Republican leaders have prevented us from voting on the Amber bill for over 6 months now and counting. This issue should not be treated like just another horse trade with the Senate. I implore the leaders of this House to let us do the right thing for our children and send the Amber bill to the President this week.
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Maxwell Frost
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the delay in voting on the Amber bill during House floor debate.

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