Session #104 · 1995–97

Speech #1040237695

Defending our country against enemies is certainly important. as is defending our children against poverty and ignorance. Defending the elderly against neglect is important. as is defending our families against crime and criminals. But defending marriage? Get real. Defending marriage against what? Against whom? We are wasting precious time here. Mr. Speaker. this legislation denigrates the House of Representatives. What this bill lacks in substance and import. it makes up for in shameless politics. Demonizing Communist countries. welfare mothers. or immigrants is now old news. So the demon du jour is gays. I do not doubt the sincerity of those Americans who truly fear the notion of gay marriage.
Keywords matched
immigrants

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
80%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing

Speaker & context

Speaker
HARRY JOHNSTON
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
FL
Gender
M
Date
1996-07-11
Speech ID
1040237695
Paragraph
#0
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