Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold On the Senate’s Vote to Defeat the Proposed Flag Amendment to the U.S. Constitution June 27, 2006 “I’m pleased the Senate defeated the proposed flag amendment that would have amended the Bill of Rights for the first time in our nation’s history. We should not sacrifice the principles of freedom and liberty contained in our nation’s founding document in order to punish a few misguided malcontents. This obvious election year gambit did nothing to address the real concerns of the American public. The Senate should debate the issues that impact Wisconsinites and all Americans every day, including ending the war in Iraq, ensuring our veterans receive the health care and benefits they deserve, and bringing affordable health care to all Americans.”

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