On the recordApril 14, 1994
I do not think the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Gekas], my friend, understands his own amendment. He eliminates life imprisonment without parole where the death penalty is involved.
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govinfo.govWilliam Hughes: “I do not think the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Gekas], my friend, understands his own amendment. He eliminates life…”
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Discussing an amendment related to life imprisonment and the death penalty.
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