[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 23, 1994)]
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                     DEALING WITH SHAW VERSUS RENO

  (Mr. TUCKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my strong support 
for the efforts of my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues and others 
in trying to deal with the deleterious effects of the recent case of 
Shaw versus Reno.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1965 the Voting Rights Act was enacted to remedy one 
of the many wrongs perpetrated against African-Americans. However, in 
1994, we find ourselves having to again fight for the right to vote, 
the right to participate in the political process and the right to be 
represented.
  Mr. Speaker, rest assured this Member will fight every step of the 
way to protect the rights of African-Americans and those gained by his 
fathers and forefathers.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the Justice Department to diligently support the 
Voting Rights Act.

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