On the recordOctober 21, 1990
The temptation to support a bill -- any bill -- simply because its title includes the words 'civil rights' is very strong.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe temptation to support a bill -- any bill -- simply because its title includes the words 'civil rights' is very strong.
Message to the Senate Returning Without Approval the Civil Rights Act of 1990
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