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Frank Lautenberg: By enacting this law, we can stand with our Nation's families and prevent the loss of life that tears a family apart. We…

On the recordMarch 4, 1998
By enacting this law, we can stand with our Nation's families and prevent the loss of life that tears a family apart. We can stand with the public interest against the narrow opposition of special interests. Mr. President, we should do the right thing and pass this amendment. The Washington Post said it this morning in its editorial: The vote is a vote to create ``a single, clear certified and effective standard across the country as to what constitutes drunk driving.'' Let us vote to protect our children, our families--not drunk drivers. And I ask everybody to take one final look at this beautiful child's face before they cast a vote.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

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Advocating for an amendment related to drunk driving legislation.

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