House Proceeding on Apr 22nd, 2009 :: 1:08:25 to 1:09:45
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1:08:21 to 1:08:41( Edit History Discussion )

Robert A. Brady: national museum of african-american history and culture t audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of individuals who participated in the civil rights movement and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. brady, and the gentleman from california, mr. mccarthy, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania. mr. brady: mr. speaker, i ask

1:08:25 to 1:09:45( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Robert A. Brady

1:08:42 to 1:09:02( Edit History Discussion )

Robert A. Brady: unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill now under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. brady: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. brady: mr. speaker, in support of h.r. 586 which would creates the civil rights

1:09:03 to 1:09:24( Edit History Discussion )

Robert A. Brady: history project. the bill directs the library of congress and the smithsonian institute through the national museum of african-american to collect an oral history project. this joint venture will collect audio and video recordings by participants from the civil rights movement. a fundamental principle of our american democracy is that individuals stand up for the rifes and beliefs and pursue justice through peaceful action.

1:09:25 to 1:09:45( Edit History Discussion )

Robert A. Brady: many who participated in the civil rights movement did so at a great personal sacrifice. their actions were heroic and tireless and challenging the practice of racial segregation to the nation. they challenged the status quo and won equal rights for all american citizens. much of this history has never been written down from the perspective of those who were there. as these pioneers age, it's important to document this so