[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 174 (Friday, November 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2379]
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PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3685, EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION 
                              ACT OF 2007

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                               speech of

                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 7, 2007

  Mr. BACA. Madam Chairman, I rise today to ask for support of the 
Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA, H.R. 3685.
  People who do their jobs well, pay their taxes and contribute to 
their communities should not be singled out for unfair discrimination.
  This notion lies at the core of American values. Yet, millions of 
Americans are fired from their jobs, refused work, or paid less because 
of their sexual orientation.
  Sadly, this discrimination is legal in 39 States. This is why Federal 
protection is so important.
  H.R. 3685 provides employment protections similar to those of the 
Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  This bill will provide judges with the tools necessary to end 
discrimination.
  It will protect Americans, hard-working Americans who deserve the 
same freedoms and governmental support given to all working Americans.
  Please support this important legislation.

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