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On the recordMay 27, 2010
I was shocked to hear the majority leader bring up the Americans with Disability Act. It was a wonderful thing that this Congress did in making all areas accessible to those with disability. But to bring it up in this debate next brings the question, will this majority not stop meddling with the military, and next we expect an extension of the ADA so that the military will next be required to put those who are disabled on the front lines to defend the Nation? It's time to stop meddling. Let the military do the job for which they were assigned and for which they volunteered. Put the military in charge. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton). The amendments en bloc were agreed to. {time} 2030 Amendment No. 79 Offered by Mr. Patrick J. Murphy of Pennsylvania The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 79 printed in House Report 111-498.
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas

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