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On the recordJune 23, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the desecration of graves is a particularly despicable act. It clearly bespeaks simply malice. No one can ever claim any necessity. No one can ever claim to be driven by circumstances to do so vicious a thing. The harm it does to survivors is intolerable. I think it is entirely appropriate that we express our desire that the sentences be increased. I concur with this piece of legislation.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Addressing the issue of grave desecration and supporting legislation to increase penalties.

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