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Bob Goodlatte: “I would point out that just yesterday petitions signed by more than half a million American citizens were delivered here…”

On the recordJuly 15, 1998
I would point out that just yesterday petitions signed by more than half a million American citizens were delivered here at the Capitol from right to work supporters all across the country, urging a vote on this important legislation. I urge my colleagues in the leadership to schedule a vote to free independent-minded workers who wish to choose for themselves whether or not to belong to a labor union or pay dues to a labor union. Let them decide for themselves by passing into law the National Right to Work Act. I hope we have the opportunity to vote on this legislation soon.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Advocating for the National Right to Work Act and urging a vote on the legislation.

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