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On the recordFebruary 23, 1999
I have heard, though, that some people believe this House is divided by partisanship. Mr. Speaker, this House is not divided by partisanship, as my good friend the gentleman from California (Mr. Cunningham) pointed out. To show proof of that, I commend my colleagues' attention to the list of original cosponsors of the bill to be introduced tomorrow. There are more than 230 names on this list. More than 230 Members of this House have extended their hands across the aisle to join together to cosponsor the Flag Protection Amendment. I congratulate the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Murtha) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Cunningham) for going forward and putting in the hard work and the effort to obtain those cosponsors. Together we represent the united front of Republicans and Democrats working to ensure that Old Glory will be protected from physical desecration through an amendment to the United States Constitution.
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John Parker Sweeney
New York
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Discussing bipartisan support for the Flag Protection Amendment.

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