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Represtitive Ron Paul against the amendment states, "(R.-Tex.) I had serious questions about the resolution. "I am concerned that we are going to do something here today that Castro did in Cuba for 40 years. There is a prohibition against flag-burning in Cuba. And one of the very first things that Red China did when it took over Hong Kong was to pass an amendment similar to this, to make sure there is no desecration of the Red Chinese flag. That is some of the company that we are keeping if we pass this amendment." Paul also raised the issue of states' rights. "Just look at the words of the amendment. Congress, more power to the Congress. Congress will get power, not the states. That is the opposite of everything we believe in, or at least profess to believe in, on this side of the aisle."
Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R.-Wis.) spoke in support of the resolution. "The American flag serves as a unique symbol of the ideas upon which America was founded. It is a national asset that helps preserve our unity, our freedom, and our liberty as Americans. This symbol represents our country's many hard-won freedoms, paid for with the lives of thousands of young men and women. The American people want their elected representatives to protect this cherished symbol." love this country, I love the people, and our flag and I love what this country stands for. We are unlike any other country and always will be. As far as the amendment to our First Amendment, I am not satisfied. After years of battles this is the best our system can do for the people. I feel there really was no solution. To me it was "We couldn't decide and don't want to upset anyone therefore, we will put off on Congress to deal with. It is wrong to burn the flag it is that simple.
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