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Tom Cole: This Congress should be leading the way to end discrimination of any form in this country. Unfortunately, we have a…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2005
This Congress should be leading the way to end discrimination of any form in this country. Unfortunately, we have a resolution before us today that condones discrimination. I think it is sad we are dealing with this today. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the resolution.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

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Opposing a resolution perceived to condone discrimination during a House floor debate.

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