Session #98 · 1983–85

Speech #980090233

I can wholeheartedly state that passage of the measure was based on an overwhelming feeling in the House of respect and admiration for Dr. King and for his accomplishments in the civil rights area. Moreover. who but the Soviet Union. could so unabashedly point an accusing finger at another nations actions in support of civil rights. The Soviets have unquestionably the most abominable human rights record and a worldwide reputation for brutally supressing any call to minimally respecting human rights. The flow of those wishing to emigrate for reunification of their families has dropped to barely a discernable trickle. Accordingly. I join my colleagues in responding to this singularly objectionable commentary on the legislation to create a national holiday in memory of Dr.
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emigrate

Classification

Target group
None Specific
Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
70%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing

Speaker & context

Speaker
BENJAMIN GILMAN
Party
R
Chamber
H
State
NY
Gender
M
Date
1983-08-04
Speech ID
980090233
Paragraph
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