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G.K. Butterfield delivered an opening statement at the session.
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Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Lawrence), the second vice chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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.
Madam Speaker, I want to remind my friend from Arizona who just spoke that this bill sets uniform national standards for States that choose to require identification to vote. The bill gives States the flexibility--flexibility--to choose…
Mr. Speaker, I would ask my friend from North Carolina to refer to the bill section that refers to voter ID. It simply says this bill sets uniform national standards for States that choose to require identification to vote. Mr. Speaker, I…





