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Charles Skelton: “This bill attempts to correct a situation wherein a military ROTC recruiter seeking access would, in essence, be sent to…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2004
This bill attempts to correct a situation wherein a military ROTC recruiter seeking access would, in essence, be sent to the basement or to another building where corporations such as General Motors and the like recruiting would have the first floor and easy availability to the young Americans. So I do support this bill, and I intend to vote in favor thereof.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a bill related to military ROTC recruiter access during a House floor debate.

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