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On the recordMay 15, 2024
None of us are condoning violence on campuses. All I said is that the vast majority of protesters on campuses have been peaceful. What happens when one person does something and the entire group is arrested is relevant for this amendment. I don't think anybody believes that that should be the case. I am not really sure why the gentleman felt the need to clarify exactly what the definition was in this underlying legislation except that it wasn't clear, which is the point that I have been making all along. The problem is that the amendment actually makes other terms unclear, as well. Mr. Chairman, as I said, I oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Norman). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 3 will not be offered. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. LaLota The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 4 printed in part A of House Report 118-511. Mr. LaLOTA. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment.…
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington
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govinfo.gov
May 15, 2024

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