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Sam Gibbons: “I rise today, on the eve of Flag Day, in strong support of House Joint Resolution 54, a constitutional amendment to…”

On the recordJune 12, 1997
I rise today, on the eve of Flag Day, in strong support of House Joint Resolution 54, a constitutional amendment to prohibit the desecration of the American flag. More than 1 million men and women have sacrificed their lives defending this country and the freedom that it represents. It would be a great dishonor for us now to turn our backs on those who gave so much to protect the American flag and what it symbolizes. We must now fight for them in protecting the sacred symbol of this Nation. Mr. Speaker, as a veteran of both Vietnam and the Desert Storm wars, I proudly support this legislation and urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same.
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Sam Gibbons
Florida
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Supporting a constitutional amendment to prohibit the desecration of the American flag.

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