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Joseph T. Burns: “I am proud of my vote. Make no mistake about that because I love this Constitution. We should not be out here arguing…”

On the recordMay 17, 2000
I am proud of my vote. Make no mistake about that because I love this Constitution. We should not be out here arguing about something. We should all be working together, trying to get America working together so we can do something about this violence. It boils down to communities' and individuals' responsibilities. We can pass laws all day, make us all feel good and warm, but they are not going to work. They are not going to work. I feel bad about that. I am proud of my vote today. Don't worry about me, that I did not have nerve enough to stand up here and vote my conscience. I voted my conscience.
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Joseph T. Burns
Ohio
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Discussing the importance of personal responsibility and community in addressing violence.

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