Rep. Nadler Issues Remarks at Markup of Resolution Recognizing Importance of Civil Rights Act of 1866
February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 12 at the markup of a resolution recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom (H.Res. 694):
"H. Res. 694, 'Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom,' would reaffirm the essential declaration that Congress made 153 years ago: that all . . .
"H. Res. 694, 'Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom,' would reaffirm the essential declaration that Congress made 153 years ago: that all . . .