Kent Conrad: “these are resolutions in support of the Flag Protection Act of 1999 by AMVETS of North Dakota, by the AMVETS Ladies…”

“these are resolutions in support of the Flag Protection Act of 1999 by AMVETS of North Dakota, by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary of North Dakota, and by the North Dakota State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America. All of these veterans organizations, some of the finest in my State, have said this is the proper approach; that we ought to attempt to pass this statute rather than amend the Constitution of the United States. I just got word, moments ago, that the editor of the 164th Infantry Association Newsletter, of my State, has contacted my office and agrees with the position that I am taking, that it is not necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States. I think he is exactly right. I would just conclude by saying, not only do veterans organizations back home support the position I am taking, but many who are in the American Legion have contacted me and told me they support the position that I am taking. Finally, Gen. Colin Powell was quoted at length in a full page ad of a major newspaper in my State today as saying that he does not believe that the appropriate response is to amend the Constitution of the United States.”