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Charles Skelton: I mentioned earlier that this is a moment in history when someone brings a bill to the floor that does not support the…

On the recordOctober 5, 2004
I mentioned earlier that this is a moment in history when someone brings a bill to the floor that does not support the bill. In my years here in the House of Representatives, I have never seen that. I think it is also historic for another reason, that this piece of legislation was brought to the floor to quell a rumor. That, I am sure the history books will never reflect, never reflect the fact that legislation was brought to the floor to quell a rumor.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the unusual nature of a bill brought to the floor to address a rumor.

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