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Steve Cohen: “we had distinguished speakers on both sides of this issue argue the constitutionality in the Judiciary Committee, both…”

On the recordApril 19, 2007
we had distinguished speakers on both sides of this issue argue the constitutionality in the Judiciary Committee, both conservative and liberal members on each side, and they both gave arguments it was constitutional. In baseball, the tie goes to the runner, and it goes to the runner because the runner is trying to make an advancement, trying to score, trying to make progress. And I would submit, Mr. Speaker, that this is progress. This is an advancement to allow the enfranchisement of these people who have been denied the vote and their ancestors for many years. The tie should go to the runner, we should pass this bill, and I am proud to vote for it today.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of enfranchisement during a debate on voting rights legislation.

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