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Mark Kirk: Several constitutional lawyers have informed me that H.R. 7 would indeed change the existing situation. This is…

On the recordJuly 19, 2001
Several constitutional lawyers have informed me that H.R. 7 would indeed change the existing situation. This is precisely where we seem to most disagree on the direction our policy should move in. I would hope that the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Watts) would commit to working with those of us who are concerned about this issue to craft language which would ensure that these organizations comply with State and local civil rights laws which exist in communities across the Nation.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

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Discussing concerns about H.R. 7 and its implications for civil rights laws.

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