Sanford Bishop: “Again, this is another nasty rider. This is a rider that is totally…”

On the recordMay 19, 2016

Again, this is another nasty rider. This is a rider that is totally unnecessary and inappropriate on this bill. It violates the Constitution. It certainly limits the rights of people in veterans facilities to be able to have freedom of speech and freedom of association. It is a bad proposition. I urge my colleagues to oppose it. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

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Democratic · Georgia

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May 19, 2016

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