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Rep. Hensarling Statement on the Online Freedom of Speech Act

Statement

Date: Nov. 2, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Today, U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), issued the following statement on H.R. 1606, the Online Freedom of Speech Act:

"I am encouraged that this important legislation received the support of a clear bipartisan majority. Most Members of Congress support protecting free speech on the Internet. Without this legislation, I fear that the cold, callous, and clumsy hand of federal regulation may stifle political speech online.

"We proved that we can pass this bill in the House under regular order. Working with leadership, I hope we can achieve this worthy goal before the FEC issues new regulations that will prohibit Americans from exercising their First Amendment rights over the Internet."


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