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Jack Kingston: I support this bill, and I certainly think a moment of silence is the fit and proper thing to do. I look forward to…

On the recordMarch 20, 2010
I support this bill, and I certainly think a moment of silence is the fit and proper thing to do. I look forward to traveling with the gentleman not just to Iraq and Afghanistan, but actually some of the places where we have World War II soldiers buried in foreign lands. I can tell you they absolutely love Americans as they look at the graves of Americans that are all over the world protecting not just our freedom but their freedom. So I certainly understand why you are appalled that we are using this as a vehicle to discuss health care. I agree with you. There is a good sense of indignation. Yet I find myself in a few minutes one of these people who will be talking about health care because it is my only opportunity.
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Jack Kingston
Georgia
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Mar 20, 2010

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The speaker addresses concerns about legislative process and the use of a bill to discuss health care.

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