To bring attention to this chamber and to the American People watching the■t very harml and antidemocratic practice of book banning happening or being attempted in states all over our country. Mr. President , the First Amendment in our constitution is clear. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievance this amendment gives all americans the right to speak, publish, and read what they wish, free from government censorship, but a nationwide campaign in states like florida, utah, north dakota, and even california has been deployed to limit our childrens learning and enforce one of our most fundamental freedoms. Right now extremist politicians are working overtime to strip our nations book shelves of essential literature that help to tell the complete story of america, inc
Ms. Butler mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from california. Ms. Butler mr. President , i rise today on the final day recognizing plaque History Month to bring attention to this chamber and to the American People watching the very harmful and antidemocratic practice of book banning happening or being attempted in states all over our country. Mr. President , the First Amendment in our constitution is clear. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances. This amendment gives to speak, publish, and read what they wish, free from government but campaign in states like florida, utah, north dakota, and even california has been deployed to limit our childrens learning and enforce restrictions on one of our most fundamental freedoms. Right now extremist politicians are working o
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And antidemocratic practice of book banning happening or being attempted in states all over our country. Mr. President , the First Amendment in our constitution is clear. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances. This amendment gives all americans the right to speak, publish, and read what they wish, free from government censorship, but a nationwide campaign in states like florida, utah, north dakota, and even california has been deployed to limit our childrens learning and enforce restrictions on one of our most fundamental freedoms. Right now extremist politicians are working overtime to strip our nations book shelves of essential literature that help to tell the complete story of america, including the stories of great sacrifice, contribution, and pain of black a
Consecrate with your presence the path you desire our lawmakers to take. Lord, kindle in the hearts of our senators the true love of peace and guide them with your wisdom. May the faith they questions with their plips put courage an hopes in their hearts that they may live each day in the spirit of your love. Cleanse them from every thought displeasing to your goodness that with pure hearts, clear minds, and calm hope they may honor you. And, lord, have mercy upon our wartorn world. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge alonance to the allegiance to the United States of america, one nation under god with liberty and justice for all. Ing officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington, d. C. , february 29, 20 24, under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3 of the rules of the senate i hereby appoint the honorable senator with a warnock. The presiding officer und