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James Norton: “Mr. Speaker, as a student member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the South during the civil rights…”

On the recordJune 18, 1996
Mr. Speaker, as a student member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the South during the civil rights movement I remember no time when there was a rash of church burnings. We have enough polarization in this society. We do not need the ultimate polarization, the burning of places of worship. You have restored confidence in the rule of law for many Americans. You have said through this bill that we are still committed to eliminating racism, and I thank you.
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James Norton
Ohio
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Addressing the importance of a bill aimed at combating church burnings and racism.

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