Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
I have a quote here from Senator Ervin during that debate and he said, ``This amendment is to take the political hands of Caesar off the institutions of God where they have no place to be.'' I would suggest to both gentlemen that Senator Ervin from North Carolina clearly intended for the hiring exemption under title VII to be there.
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John Boehner
Ohio

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Discussing the intent of the 1964 Civil Rights Act during a debate.

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