[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E457]
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                       RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010

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                               speech of

                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Sunday, March 21, 2010

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, as Americans, one of our most sacred and 
fundamental rights is the right to protest that with which we disagree, 
and I am encouraged to see Americans exercising that right by joining 
together at the Capitol to voice their opinion on health care reform. 
The actions of a few individuals, revealed last week in news reports, 
who shouted profane and bigoted language at members of Congress, has no 
place in this debate or any other. These actions are deeply 
regrettable. Across our nation, Americans have engaged in peaceful 
demonstrations all across the country voicing their opinions in 
townhalls, rallies, marches and protests. By engaging in robust, civil 
debate, we honor the highest and best tradition of our democracy.

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