Remarks by Marty Justis, Citizens Flag Alliance, During Flag Amendment Press Conference

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: June 1, 2006 | Copyright information

DOVER, Del., June 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript of remarks by Marty Justis, executive director, Citizens Flag Alliance, during the Flag Amendment press conference at the State Capitol Building, Dover, Delaware on Tuesday, May 30 (Part 1 of 2):

Good morning.

On or about June 26th, the Senate of the United States will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that will restore a right to the American people.

It is a right that we enjoyed, legally, for more than 100 years. It is a right the courts protected judiciously through that time. It is - the right of the people to ...

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