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Norvell Emerson: “I abhor the statement of Khalid Abdul Muhammad with every sense of outrage I possess. Let there be no mistake about…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 1994
I abhor the statement of Khalid Abdul Muhammad with every sense of outrage I possess. Let there be no mistake about that. Mr. Muhammad is a private citizen and is not a prominent individual. We should individually express our displeasure, horror, outrage, and shock at the sentiments Mr. Muhammad purveyed, but he is not an elected official or associated with Government. We cannot, the Congress cannot, be a screening board for the purpose of approving or disapproving the sentiments expressed by private citizens. As an individual Congressman I strongly personally repudiate the sentiments of Khalid Abdul Muhammad which are the subject of House Resolution 343.
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Norvell Emerson
Republican · Missouri
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The speaker condemns the statements made by Khalid Abdul Muhammad and discusses the role of Congress regarding private citizens.

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