G. K. Butterfield: “I fear that the court's decision to hear this case less than four years after its decision has ramifications not just…”

The burden of proof is on the Member to prove that she is not guilty of the offense for which she is charged.

What was struck down was Section 4, which is the formula that decides which States, which counties, which cities are included in Section 5.

Section 2 has been very effective down through the years, and those of you who have been involved in litigation, you know what I mean.

In closing, let me thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for supporting this amendment. It is a very simple amendment. It is a very commonsense amendment. It will allow and authorize nonprofit organizations, as Mrs. Dingell said, to compete…