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Melvin Watt: This bill will kill the Internet, or, it is an attempt to build the great firewall of America.

On the recordNovember 15, 2011
This bill will kill the Internet, or, it is an attempt to build the great firewall of America.
Said by
Melvin Watt
North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Watt critiques opponents' rhetoric, suggesting their concerns are financially motivated rather than about free speech.

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