[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1389]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I regret that I was unable to 
vote on the evening of Wednesday, the 25th of June. Had I been present, 
I would have voted:
  ``Yea'' on rollcall vote No. 460, the H.R. 3195, the Americans with 
Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, which restores the intent and 
protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. I deeply 
regret that I was unable to vote in support of an issue which I feel 
very strongly about. And I remain proud of this body, under the 
leadership of the Speaker and Majority leader, in guaranteeing that 
tens of millions of Americans with disabilities now enjoy equal rights 
under the law while being empowered to better our nation with their 
incredible, inherent talents without fear of discrimination or bias.

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