I congratulate the Speaker for his candor when he said: "The power of the Speaker of the House is the power of scheduling." That power of scheduling was abused yesterday and because of that the ERA amendment. an amendment that affects the rights of over 50 percent of the American people. went down in defeat. Mr. Speaker. you were wrong then. Mr. Speaker. you are wrong today when you continue to stifle this House in failing to bring about a most important piece of legislation. The SimpsonMazzoli bill. which deals with immigration in this country. is of vital concern to people of this country. It is of vital concern to the future of this country. Mr.
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