We can see direct evidence of that in the presence in this Chamber of some of our newly elected colleagues. But while the pressures and illintentioned practices have been reduced. they have not been eliminated. During the last 2 years the Justice Department has been called bn to scrutinize. and has disapproved. certain changes proposed by states within the purview of the act. This is clear and convincing evidence that the need for the protection now provided has not passed. In addition to continuing these protections. H.R. 6319 would make permanent the present ban on literacy tests as a voting prerequiste and. as has been discussed. extend the acts protection to language minority groups. This is sound legislation. Mr.
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