Response to Misinformation about H.R. 4079, 1991-01-01 - 1992-12-31

Item — Box: CR 35, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_13_0012

Staff Only

The text is a response to a constituent expressing opposition to H.R. 4079, which was falsely believed to suspend certain provisions of the Bill of Rights. The response clarifies that the bill does not suspend any provisions of the Constitution and instead focuses on increasing penalties for drug sellers and expanding the death penalty for violent criminals. The response emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and addresses concerns about excessive habeas corpus applications clogging the justice system. The man assures the constituent that he would never support legislation that suspends the Constitution.

Dates

1991-01-01 - 1992-12-31

Creator

Armey, Richard K., 1940- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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