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Chuck Schumer: Even though I think this report should be tougher, I will vote for it. The hour is late. I am convinced we cannot delay…

On the recordApril 18, 1996
Even though I think this report should be tougher, I will vote for it. The hour is late. I am convinced we cannot delay further. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the terrible, bloody terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City that took the lives of 168 men, women, and children. We all hope and we pray that such a senseless and cowardly event will never again stain our country. But we cannot depend on hope, we cannot wait for perfection. We must act, and I urge that we act today.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for action in response to terrorism on the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.

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