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On the recordMarch 24, 1994
Not at all. I would hope it would not be, and I would hope that young people struggling with their own identity could get counseling under this amendment so long as the life style of homosexuality is not encouraged, is not encouraged. That does not mean it has to be misunderstood, or condemned, or judgmental, but just not to promote, encourage, it as a positive lifestyle.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing counseling for young people regarding homosexuality during a debate.

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