how can anyone with a heart or mind try to keep anyone from paying money for their own health care today? Cities such as Atlanta; Scottsdale, Arizona; New Orleans, and thousands of businesses have more comprehensive domestic partnership plans than the District of Columbia. Mr. Chairman, the Weldon amendment is an expression of unadulterated bigotry. Do not mar the D.C. appropriations with ugly prejudice.
Opposing the Weldon amendment during a discussion on health care and domestic partnership plans.
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