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Henry Hyde: “I just again revert to the language of the amendment offered by the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Hancock]. It says, ``*…”

On the recordMarch 24, 1994
I just again revert to the language of the amendment offered by the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Hancock]. It says, ``* * * shall implement or carry out a program or activity that has either the purpose,'' and I know the words that trouble the gentleman, ``or effect of encouraging or supporting homosexuality as a positive lifestyle alternative.'' I think that fits what the gentleman himself has said is not----
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing an amendment related to programs that may support homosexuality.

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