House Proceeding 04-29-09 on Apr 29th, 2009 :: 0:57:10 to 0:57:35
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Speech By: Louie Gohmert

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Louie Gohmert: there's no evidence of an epidemic. every case that's been brought up, including matthew shepard. in that case, they got life without parole, the other got two life sentences. james byrd, the two defendants most culpable got what they deserve, they got the death penalty. this case won't affect that. there's no need, there's no

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Louie Gohmert: epidemic, it divides america,

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Alcee L. Hastings: why don't we say no to this and let america be united again. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired.

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Speech By: Alcee L. Hastings

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Rush D. Holt: the gentleman from florida. mr. hastings: i'm pleased at this time to yield to my distinguished colleague and good friend from mr. holt, one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey is recognized for one minute. mr. holt: i rise in support of this rule and the underlying legislation. hate crimes are real and spread

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Speech By: Rush D. Holt