[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1818]
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    SUPPORTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
                               RESIDENTS

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2008

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I am pleased that the House of 
Representatives has voted to hold the District of Columbia accountable 
for violating the civil rights of D.C. residents for decades. Making 
the District adhere to the Constitution now is better than waiting 180 
days. Once the District comes into compliance with the Supreme Court 
decision, D.C. residents will finally be able to defend themselves 
against armed criminals. The District's anti-gun law created a bastion 
for crime. Our action here today puts D.C. residents first and 
criminals second.

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