You know, it is very unfair debating Barney Frank, because he can get 20 minutes into 3 minutes. Never forget, this is a Federal constitutional right we are seeking to vindicate, and if the Federal courts do not want to hear these cases, this is a shame. That is denying justice. Justice delayed 9 years is not justice, and we ought to seek a remedy. This bill provides a remedy, and I urge its support.
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