Political Quotes

“I call up my amendment No. 874, and I ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kansas [Mr. Marshall] proposes an amendment numbered 874 to amendment No. 935. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit the flying, draping, or other display of any flag other than the flag of the United States at public buildings) At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following: SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON FLAGS OTHER THAN THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Flag of the united states.--The term ``flag of the United States'' has the meaning given the term in section 700(b) of title 18, United States Code. (2) Public building.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ``public building'' has the meaning given the term in section 3301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (B) Inclusion.--The term ``public building'' includes-- (i) a military installation (as defined in section 2801(c) of title 10, United States Code); and (ii) any embassy or consulate of the United States. (b) Prohibitions.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (c), no flag that is not the flag of the United States may be flown, draped, or otherwise displayed-- (1) on the exterior of a public building; or (2) in the hallway of a public building.…”