John Joseph Moakley: “Mr. Speaker, I was very proud to serve in World War II, and I did…”

On the recordJune 12, 1997

Mr. Speaker, I was very proud to serve in World War II, and I did serve to defend our flag, but more importantly I served to defend what our flag stands for. Still I cannot believe that people should be allowed to desecrate the flag. I think there are far better ways to express unhappiness than by engaging in an act that thousands and thousands of people find so offensive. I have met with veterans groups many, many times, and they inform me that their No. 1 priority is protecting the flag that they fought to defend. I think the very least this country can do for these men and women who risk their lives defending the United States is to grant them that wish.

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John Joseph Moakley

Massachusetts

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Speaking in support of a bill to prohibit desecration of the flag.

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