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David Thomas: Mr. Speaker, let us remember the rules we have for voting is only people who are citizens are supposed to vote as well.…

On the recordMarch 30, 1998
Mr. Speaker, let us remember the rules we have for voting is only people who are citizens are supposed to vote as well. My assumption is there may be some moral outrage somewhere about the fact that only citizens are allowed to vote.
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David Thomas
New York

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Discussing voting rights and citizenship requirements.

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